An Act relative to protecting the residents of the Commonwealth from dangerous persons
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to protecting the residents of the Commonwealth from dangerous persons,’ aims to establish a framework for addressing concerns about individuals deemed ‘dangerous’ within Massachusetts. It appears to be part of a series of legislative efforts focused on dangerousness hearings and related procedures. The bill’s specific details are currently under consideration by the Judiciary committee, with scheduled hearings planned to examine its provisions.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for determining an individual’s dangerousness.
- Likely involves hearings to assess risk to public safety.
- May address restrictions or limitations on an individual’s behavior.
- Potentially creates guidelines for conducting dangerousness assessments.
- Related to existing legislation concerning dangerousness hearings (S.1090, S.1276, S.962, S.1140).
Who is affected
- Individuals subject to dangerousness assessments.
- Families and communities impacted by potentially dangerous individuals.
- The Judiciary system and court personnel.
- Law enforcement agencies.
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar legislative proposals focused on dangerousness.
- It likely builds upon existing procedures for assessing dangerousness.
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