SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1833        FILED ON: 1/20/2023

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Adam Gomez

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act to mandate flotation devices in police vehicles.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1833        FILED ON: 1/20/2023

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)

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An Act to mandate flotation devices in police vehicles.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Chapter 147 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following sections:

Section XXXX. Local and state police officers shall be equipped with a flotation device in their on duty vehicles. Said flotation device shall be large enough and suitable for use in a water rescue. These officials shall further receive water rescue training, including, but not limited to, instruction on how to safely and properly use flotation devices in the event of a rescue.

SECTION 2. The municipal police training committee may promulgate regulations for purposes of implementing this Act.