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MA S1930
Establishing an autism spectrum disorder designation on driver’s licenses and identification cards and criminal justice training relative to autism spectrum disorders
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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 to establish an autism spectrum disorder designation on driver’s licenses and identification cards and criminal justice training relative to autism spectrum disorders. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) designation on driver's licenses and identification cards in Massachusetts, and require criminal justice training on appropriate interactions with individuals with ASD. The bill would allow residents diagnosed with ASD to request that notation on their state-issued ID, and would mandate that the municipal police training committee develop a training curriculum for law enforcement officers on understanding ASD, de-escalating situations, and protecting the rights of individuals with ASD who are victims, witnesses, or suspects of crimes. The training would be part of the required certification process for all new law enforcement recruits.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2484 (on 04/26/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1930 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1930.pdf |
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