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MA H970

Providing support to local municipalities and their police departments


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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 provide for an assessment against certain persons convicted of misdemeanors to be used to establish a police career incentive trust fund. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Police Career Incentive Trust Fund, which will be funded by assessments imposed on individuals convicted of misdemeanors. The fund will be used to reimburse cities and towns for their police career incentive pay programs, as outlined in existing state law. The bill sets the assessment amount between $50 and $250, with the court having discretion to reduce or waive the assessment in cases of severe financial hardship. The assessments will be collected by the courts and transmitted monthly to the state treasurer for deposit into the trust fund.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

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