Bill > H2631

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law regarding stun guns by introducing new reporting requirements for law enforcement and public safety officials when they discharge an electronic weapon. Specifically, if a stun gun is used by an official, they must report detailed information within 24 hours to their commanding officer and the state attorney general. The required reporting includes the time and duration of the stun gun's discharge, the serial number of the device used, and the identity of the official who discharged the weapon. Additionally, if the commonwealth has a contractor responsible for collecting stun gun data, that contractor must also report the time, duration, and serial number of the discharged stun gun to the attorney general within the same 24-hour timeframe. This legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability in the use of electronic weapons by public safety personnel by mandating prompt and comprehensive reporting of stun gun incidents.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2631