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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to authorizing county law enforcement personnel to possess electrical weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Section 131J of Chapter 140, to expand the types of law enforcement agencies authorized to possess electrical weapons, which are commonly known as stun guns or tasers. Previously, this authorization was limited to federal, state, or municipal law enforcement. The bill inserts the word "county" into the existing language, thereby allowing county law enforcement agencies to also possess these weapons, alongside state police and municipal police. This change aims to broaden the authority for carrying such less-lethal force options to a wider range of public safety personnel.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4611 (on 09/15/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2184 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2184.pdf |
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