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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
By Mr. Carvalho of Boston, a petition of Evandro C. Carvalho and others that deaths involving the discharge of a firearm or use of force by law enforcement officers be investigated by special prosecutors. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Massachusetts General Laws to require that unnatural deaths involving the discharge of a firearm or use of force by a law enforcement officer be investigated by a special prosecutor appointed by the Attorney General. The bill also stipulates that the special prosecutor shall have no power to convene grand juries and that the legislature shall appropriate sufficient resources for the special prosecutor to carry out the investigation of such unnatural deaths.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Christine Barber (D),
Evandro Carvalho (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Linda Forry (D),
Carlos González (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Juana Matias (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4767 (on 07/17/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3258 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3258.pdf |
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