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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1090 187th (2011 - 2012)

An Act prohibiting the participation of health care professionals in the torture and abuse of prisoners

By Mr. Eldridge, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1090) of Eldridge and Kocot for legislation to prohibit the participation of health care professionals in the torture and abuse of prisoners [Joint Committee on Public Health].

Bill Information

Presenter:
James B. Eldridge

Emergency Preamble

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to prohibit the participation of health care professionals in the torture and abuse of prisoners, therefore, it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety.

Bill History

Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1090
Date Branch Action
1/21/2011 Senate Bill Filed.
1/24/2011 Senate Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health.
1/24/2011 House House concurred.
6/6/2011 Joint Hearing scheduled for 06/14/2011 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
9/20/2012 Senate Accompanied a study order, see S2438

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