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MA H1262

To prohibit inappropriate language use by sworn law officers


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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 to prohibit the use of inappropriate language by public safety officers in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill aims to prohibit the use of inappropriate language, such as racial slurs, name-calling, and profanity, by sworn law officers, including police officers, state police, correctional officers, and other law enforcement personnel, during the course of their duties. The bill states that the use of such language can lead to violent confrontations and that citizens have a right not to be insulted by public servants whose compensation is provided by taxpayer money. The bill makes it unlawful and a violation of the officer's oath of office to use language that casts a negative reflection on an individual's race, color, ethnic origin, religion, economic status, or any other category of negative stereotyping. It also states that the use of such language shall constitute grounds for dismissal from the officer's duties.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4767 (on 07/17/2018)

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