Study Order
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Overview
This bill directs the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to conduct an investigation and study of specific House documents related to the use of federal immigration enforcement and police dogs. The study will examine these documents to gather information and analysis. The committee’s findings will be presented to the legislature. This is a study order, meaning it authorizes an investigation rather than enacting new laws.
Key provisions
- Authorize the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to investigate.
- Focus the investigation on House documents.
- Specifically relate the investigation to federal immigration enforcement.
- Specifically relate the investigation to the use of police dogs.
- Require the committee to report its findings to the legislature.
Who is affected
- The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
- Legislators in the Massachusetts General Court
- Individuals involved in federal immigration enforcement
- Law enforcement agencies utilizing police dogs
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Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
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