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MA H2503
Assuring municipal control of military equipment procurement by local law enforcement
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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 require local approval for military equipment procurement by local law enforcement departments. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill requires local approval, such as from the mayor and city council or the board of selectmen and town meeting, before police or fire departments in any city or town can procure or accept as gifts certain military equipment from federal agencies like the Department of Homeland Security or Department of Defense. The equipment covered includes aircraft, armored vehicles, weapons, and other potentially dangerous items that could be used for law enforcement purposes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Mike Connolly (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carlos González (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4767 (on 07/17/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2503 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2503.pdf |
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