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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the membership of the forensic science oversight board. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the composition of the forensic science oversight board by increasing its size from 13 to 15 members, all of whom will continue to be appointed by the governor. Specifically, the bill requires that one of the new board members be nominated by the president of the Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers and Scientists, and another member be nominated by the union representing the Boston Police Crime Laboratory Unit. The forensic science oversight board likely plays a role in overseeing and maintaining standards for forensic science practices and personnel in the state, and this change appears designed to bring additional specialized perspectives to the board through targeted nominations from professional scientific and law enforcement labor organizations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing (10:00:00 4/9/2025 A-1 & A-2) (on 04/09/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2660 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2660.pdf |
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