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MA S793
MA S793Relative to clarifying procedures for the custodial protection of a child requiring assistance
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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to clarify procedures for the custodial protection by law enforcement and court officials of a child requiring assistance. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to clarify the procedures for law enforcement and court officials when a child is in their custody and requires assistance, specifically by amending Section 39H of Chapter 119 of the General Laws. The proposed changes emphasize that when a child is in "custodial protection" (meaning under the care and control of authorities), the preferred approach is to avoid using shackles or similar restraints and to prevent confinement in a "court lockup facility" (a holding area within a courthouse) whenever it is practical to do so. This aims to ensure a more humane and appropriate handling of children in these situations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (22)
Viriato deMacedo (R)*,
Leah Allen (R),
Jim Arciero (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Shawn Dooley (R),
James Dwyer (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Robert Hedlund (R),
Donald Humason (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Kevin Kuros (R),
James Miceli (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Chris Walsh (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2204 (on 04/04/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S793 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S793 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S793.pdf |
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