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MA H3327

Relative to sheriff’s citations


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize sheriffs and members of sheriffs departments to issue traffic citations. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill aims to authorize sheriffs and members of sheriffs' departments to issue traffic citations, in addition to police chiefs and officers. The bill amends existing law to allow sheriffs to issue citation books to their deputy sheriffs whose duties include traffic enforcement or control. It also requires the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to establish standards for the issuance of electronic citations. The bill expands the definition of "Police Chief" in the relevant law to include county sheriffs, providing them the authority to issue traffic citations.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4737 (on 09/09/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3327
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3327.pdf
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