An Act relative to protecting the people of the Commonwealth from danger
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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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