H 4464
An Act relative to the examination of evidence rooms and evidentiary procedures
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a special legislative commission to examine the current legal framework, processes, and security protocols surrounding the collection, storage, and preservation of evidence by law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts. The commission will investigate the feasibility and cost of creating a statewide evidence storage facility and will produce a report with recommendations for improvements and potential legislation.
Key provisions
- Creates a 15-member commission to study evidence management practices.
- The commission’s membership includes representatives from the governor’s office, the judiciary, law enforcement, academia, and the District Attorneys Association.
- The commission will examine existing laws, processes, and security measures related to evidence handling.
- The commission will investigate the possibility of building a statewide evidence storage facility.
- The commission’s report must include recommendations for improving evidence management and potential legislative changes.
- The commission is required to consult with relevant state offices and experts.
- The commission’s report is due to the governor, senate president, house speaker, and clerks by March 31, 2026.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement agencies
- Criminal defense attorneys
- Judges
- District Attorneys
- The general public (through improved evidence handling)
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Cosponsor
Mark J. Cusack
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An Act relative to the examination of evidence rooms and evidentiary procedures
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary Status: Referred to House Committee on Rules
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4464
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on The Judiciary |
| 9/11/2025 | House | New draft of H1630 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
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