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Bill > S1313
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/29/2018
01/29/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to criminal justice training regarding persons with autism spectrum disorder. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Municipal Police Training Committee to establish a course within the recruit basic training curriculum for regional and municipal police training schools on appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum. The bill also requires the development of guidelines for law enforcement response to individuals on the autism spectrum who are victims, witnesses, suspects, or convicted of crimes. The training will focus on positive responses, de-escalating situations, understanding sensory processing and communication, and appropriate interrogation methods, and must include autistic adult presenters and experts. The bill mandates at least 8 hours of instruction on various topics related to autism for law enforcement and correction officer recruits, and allows for periodic in-service training on these topics.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/29/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1313 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1313.pdf |
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