H4467
An Act concerning the arrest without a warrant of persons on probation and temporary custody
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Bill overview
This bill would allow law enforcement officers in Massachusetts to make warrantless arrests of individuals who are on probation or in temporary custody. Currently, there are restrictions on making arrests of probationers without a warrant, and this bill seeks to remove those limitations. The goal is to improve public safety by ensuring that individuals subject to supervision can be apprehended if they violate the terms of their probation or are being held temporarily.
Key provisions
- Allows warrantless arrests of probationers.
- Applies to individuals in temporary custody.
- Does not appear to limit the circumstances under which an arrest can be made.
- Addresses inconsistencies in current law regarding probationer arrests.
Who is affected
- Probationers in Massachusetts
- Individuals in temporary custody
- Law enforcement officers
- The judicial system
- The public
Notable changes
- Expands the scope of individuals subject to warrantless arrest.
- Revises existing rules regarding probationer apprehension.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Cosponsor
Michael S. Day
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An Act concerning the arrest without a warrant of persons on probation and temporary custody
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4467
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on The Judiciary |
| 9/11/2025 | House | New draft of H1642 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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