H 3670
An Act relative to dangerous high speed pursuits
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the issue of dangerous high-speed pursuits by law enforcement. It aims to limit when police officers can engage in pursuits of vehicles, focusing on public safety and reducing the risk of injury or death. The bill seeks to establish clearer guidelines and restrictions on these pursuits to prevent unnecessary danger to the public and officers.
Key provisions
- Limits when law enforcement can initiate high-speed pursuits.
- Requires officers to assess the risk of a pursuit before engaging.
- Establishes criteria for determining when a pursuit is justified.
- May include provisions regarding the use of technology to manage pursuits.
- Focuses on protecting public safety during vehicle pursuits.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement officers
- Motorists
- The general public
- The Department of Transportation
Notable changes
- Potentially changes current practices regarding high-speed police pursuits.
- May introduce new guidelines and restrictions on pursuit policies.
- Could lead to increased training requirements for law enforcement officers.
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Primary sponsor
Homar Gómez
Cosponsor
Homar Gómez
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Bill H.3670 194th (Current)
An Act relative to dangerous high speed pursuits
By Representative Gómez of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3670) of Homar Gómez relative to dangerous high-speed pursuits. Transportation.
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Presenter: Homar Gómez
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.3670
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-11:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5143 |
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