MA H2177

Bill

MA H2177

Relative to implementing a blue alert system in the Commonwealth

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Smola of Warren, a petition of Todd M. Smola, Shaunna L. O’Connell and Kevin J. Kuros that the Executive Office of Public Safety be directed to create a blue alert system, so-called, for the apprehension of individuals wanted for seriously injuring or killing law enforcement officials. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a statewide "blue alert" system, which is a public notification system designed to help apprehend individuals wanted for seriously injuring or killing law enforcement officials. The Executive Office of Public Safety will be responsible for developing and implementing this system, coordinating with law enforcement agencies that have jurisdiction over such crimes. The system will be activated when law enforcement is searching for a suspect in the serious injury or death of a police officer, state trooper, or other law enforcement official.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Todd Smola (R)*, Kevin Kuros (R), Shaunna O'Connell (R),

Last Action

Accompanied S1238 (on 01/21/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2177

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2177
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2177.pdf

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H2412	Relative to clarifying the application of the heart bill	Accompanied a study order, see H4367	Similar To
H2827	Relative to the Secretary of State and ethics reform	Accompanied a study order, see H4102	Similar To
H3086	To preserve historic markers	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H3286	Exempting Michele Moorhouse from the maximum age requirement for applying for civil service appointment as a police officer in the town of Ware	Accompanied a study order, see H4367	Similar To
H954	Relative to annuity benefit insurance	Accompanied a study order, see H4111	Similar To
S1238	Relative to implementing a blue alert system in the Commonwealth	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Replaced by

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