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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the Public Office Liability and Safety Act (POLS Act). Election Laws.
AI Summary
This bill, the Relative to the Public Office Liability and Safety Act (POLS Act), amends Massachusetts law to make individuals deemed "prohibited persons" under state firearm laws ineligible to seek or hold public elected or appointed offices within the Commonwealth. The prohibited offices include federal positions such as President, Senator, and Representative, as well as state-level offices like Governor, constitutional officers, state legislators, and judges. The goal of this legislation is to restrict access to public office for individuals who have been deemed unfit to possess firearms under Massachusetts law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2399 (on 04/04/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S385 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S385.pdf |
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