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MA H1535

MA H1535
To expand the use of a summons and complaint system


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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 establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to conduct a study and make recommendations on how a summons and complaint system may be used in place of arrest in response to certain non-violent criminal offenses. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special legislative commission to study how a summons and complaint system can be used instead of arrest for certain non-violent criminal offenses. The commission will consist of 17 members, including legislators, law enforcement officials, civil rights advocates, and other stakeholders. The commission is tasked with identifying the applicable criminal offenses and making recommendations, which it will submit in a report by January 30, 2025.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1535
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1535.pdf
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