H 1827
An Act relative to police reports involving railroad fatalities
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Bill overview
This bill aims to standardize and regulate the reporting of police investigations involving fatalities occurring near railroad tracks in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure consistent and thorough documentation of these incidents, potentially improving investigations and safety protocols. The bill’s specific details are currently under study by the Massachusetts legislature. The goal is to enhance the collection and accessibility of information related to railroad-related fatalities investigated by law enforcement.
Key provisions
- Requires standardized reporting of police reports involving railroad fatalities.
- Establishes guidelines for the content of these reports.
- Potentially mandates data collection and analysis of these incidents.
- Likely aims to improve coordination between law enforcement and railroad authorities.
- May address issues related to the disclosure of police reports in these cases.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies
- Railroad companies
- First responders
- Families of victims
- The general public
Notable changes
- This bill is part of a series of similar legislative efforts aimed at improving railroad safety reporting.
- It likely seeks to address gaps in current reporting practices.
- The bill’s specific provisions will be determined through ongoing study.
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Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Michael D. Brady
Michelle L. Badger
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Bill H.1827 194th (Current)
An Act relative to police reports involving railroad fatalities
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1827) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Michelle L. Badger and Michael D. Brady for legislation to further regulate police reports involving railroad fatalities. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Kathleen R. LaNatra
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1827
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-09:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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