An Act providing for an audit of gun violence prevention and intervention funding
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to establish a special commission to conduct an audit and investigation into the use of funding dedicated to gun violence prevention and intervention programs in Massachusetts. The goal is to assess the effectiveness of these programs and ensure that funds are being utilized appropriately. The commission’s findings will be used to inform future funding decisions and potentially improve the state’s approach to addressing gun violence.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to audit gun violence prevention and intervention funding.
- Require the commission to conduct an investigation into the use of these funds.
- The commission’s findings will be used to assess program effectiveness.
- The audit and investigation will cover funding allocated for gun violence prevention and intervention.
- The commission will report its findings to the legislature.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts residents
- Gun violence prevention organizations
- State government agencies involved in funding gun violence prevention programs
- The Massachusetts legislature
Notable changes
- This bill mandates a formal audit and investigation of existing gun violence prevention funding.
- It creates a specific mechanism for evaluating the impact of these programs.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
Cosponsors
Christopher J. Worrell
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