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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill HD.5128 191st (2019 - 2020)

An Act relative to saving Black lives and transforming public safety

By Representative Miranda of Boston and Senator Creem, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda, Cynthia Stone Creem and others for legislation to address public safety issues including the use and reporting of physical force including choke holds, so-called, by law enforcement officers and the use of warrants and electronic weapons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Bill Information

Presenters:
Liz Miranda , Cynthia Stone Creem
Status:
Referred to House Committee on Rules

Emergency Preamble

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to provide forthwith for emergency relief to save Black lives, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety.

Docket History

Displaying 2 actions for Bill HD.5128
Date Branch Action
6/30/2020 House Referred to the committee on House Rules
1/5/2021 House No further action taken

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