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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/01/2018
03/01/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the establishment of a forensic science commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Forensic Science Commission, which will provide enhanced, objective, and independent auditing and oversight of forensic evidence used in criminal matters and analysis done in state and municipal laboratories. The Commission will consist of 11 members with expertise in various forensic science-related fields, and will have the power to initiate investigations, compel production of evidence, grant immunity to witnesses, and report its findings to relevant bodies. The Commission will also develop a system for forensic laboratories to report professional negligence or misconduct, and will oversee laboratory accreditation and the establishment of procedures and policies to strengthen the quality of forensic analysis.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/01/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1285 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1285.pdf |
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