S1271
An Act relative to protecting the people of the Commonwealth from danger
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to protecting the people of the Commonwealth from danger,’ is sponsored by Senator Bruce Tarr and aims to address potential risks posed by criminal offenders. The bill refers to a petition seeking legislation to safeguard the public from these individuals. Currently, it has been referred to the Judiciary committee and a hearing is scheduled for September 9, 2025.
Key provisions
- The bill seeks to protect the Commonwealth’s residents from criminal offenders.
- It is currently under consideration by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- A hearing on the bill is scheduled for September 9, 2025.
- The bill is based on a petition to address potential dangers.
- It is related to previous legislative efforts concerning corrections and inspections.
Who is affected
- The general public of Massachusetts
- Criminal offenders
- The Judiciary branch
- Correctional facilities
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar legislative efforts from previous sessions (HD.3937, HD.3859, HD.4105, HD.4444, HD.4426).
- It is accompanied by a study order (JR10).
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.1271 194th (Current)
An Act relative to protecting the people of the Commonwealth from danger
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1271) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect the people of the Commonwealth from criminal offenders. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1271
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2 and virtual |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 |
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