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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1747 194th (Current)

An Act relative to public safety on private and public college and university campuses

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1747) of Michael O. Moore, David F. DeCoste, John J. Marsi, Rodney M. Elliott and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public safety on private college and university campuses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Michael O. Moore
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
This bill would allow any police officer employed by public or private colleges in universities in Massachusetts to be eligible to obtain a Police Identification Card to be used as a basic ID across law enforcement departments. From a law passed in 2023, these officers are currently allowed to carry a taser if (1) they hold a valid license to carry authorized by their local authority, (2) are authorized to carry firearms as part of their duties and (3) the use of tasers is approved by the chief of their department. However, these officers are not eligible to hold a Massachusetts Police ID card which demonstrates their authority to protect and serve.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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