MA S1295

Bill

MA S1295

Relative to the Forensic Sciences Advisory Board

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the Forensic Sciences Advisory Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 6 of the General Laws to establish a Forensic Sciences Advisory Board within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. The board will advise the Secretary on the administration and delivery of criminal forensic sciences in the Commonwealth. The board will consist of various government officials, such as the Attorney General and the Colonel of the State Police, as well as several scientific experts and members of the legal community. The undersecretary for forensic sciences will serve as the chairperson of the board and will be responsible for advising the board and making recommendations for the allocation of resources and expansion of forensic services.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Cynthia Creem (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2292 (on 02/07/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1295

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1295
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1295.pdf

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