S 1199
An Act to add law enforcement councils to the Massachusetts TORT Claims Act
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to amend the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act by adding law enforcement councils to the list of entities considered ‘employers’ under the act. This would allow individuals who believe they have been harmed by the actions of a law enforcement council to pursue legal claims against the council, similar to claims against traditional law enforcement agencies. The bill aims to provide a legal avenue for recourse in cases involving alleged misconduct by these councils.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘employer’ under the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act.
- Allows individuals to file tort claims against law enforcement councils.
- Applies the existing provisions of the Tort Claims Act to actions by law enforcement councils.
- Creates a mechanism for legal redress for individuals alleging harm by law enforcement councils.
- This bill mirrors previous attempts to include law enforcement councils in the Tort Claims Act.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement councils in Massachusetts
- Individuals who believe they have been harmed by law enforcement councils
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (through its law enforcement councils)
- Legal professionals involved in tort claims litigation
Notable changes
- Currently, law enforcement councils are not considered ‘employers’ under the Tort Claims Act.
- This bill would establish a legal framework for holding law enforcement councils accountable for their actions.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
John J. Marsi
Margaret R. Scarsdale
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Bill S.1199 194th (Current)
An Act to add law enforcement councils to the Massachusetts TORT Claims Act
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1199) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to add law enforcement councils to the definition of employer under the tort claim law. The Judiciary.
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1199
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886 |
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