An Act to protect correctional officers
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to protect correctional officers in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish certain rights and procedures for these officers, potentially addressing concerns related to their safety and well-being. The specific details of these protections are still being developed through a study order. The bill was referred to the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee and subsequently concurred in by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Establishment of procedural rights for correctional officers.
- Potential protections related to officer safety.
- Implementation through a study order to further define the scope of protections.
- Similar legislation has been proposed in the past, focusing on establishing procedural bills of rights for correctional officers.
Who is affected
- Correctional Officers
- The Department of Corrections in Massachusetts
- Prisoners
Notable changes
- The bill is currently undergoing a study order to determine the specific protections to be implemented.
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Sponsors
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15 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael J. Soter
Cosponsors
David K. Muradian Jr.
David T. Vieira
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
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