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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 establish uniform standards for state and county correctional facilities regarding entrance of cell procedures. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish uniform standards for state and county correctional facilities regarding the entrance of cells and the use of chemical agents. It proposes to amend the existing law to require the Department of Correction to set standards for emergency and planned cell entry procedures, including the involvement of mental health professionals in planned entries and the use of body-worn cameras by correctional officers. The bill also directs the department to create standards for the use of chemical agents, specifying acceptable agents, prohibiting use in certain situations, and requiring authorization and decontamination protocols.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
John Mahoney (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3585 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3585.pdf |
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