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Bill > S1747
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to public safety on private college and university campuses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 147 of the Massachusetts General Laws to require that all law enforcement officers from public and private colleges, universities, and educational institutions be issued a Massachusetts police identification card under the same terms and conditions as municipal police officers and University of Massachusetts police officers. The bill ensures that these campus law enforcement officers, regardless of their status as special state police officers, will be entitled to an official identification card as authorized by state and federal law. By explicitly including private and public educational institution law enforcement agencies in this provision, the bill aims to standardize identification procedures for campus police across different types of educational settings, potentially enhancing their professional recognition and operational capabilities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1747 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1747.pdf |
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