MA H1630

Requires annual random-sampling audits of police evidence rooms, reviewing either 10% of items or 50 items (whichever is less), conducted by employees independent of evidence room operations

Mandates semi-annual inspections of evidence rooms covering security controls, access lists, cleanliness, inventory levels, cameras, and custodian training, with written reports due within 30 days

Requires full audits of all evidence and property every 5 years, plus whenever a police chief transfers, resigns, or is replaced; departments failing to comply must pay for an external auditor

Seized money must be deposited into interest-bearing accounts (unless it has physical evidentiary value), with annual reports on all funds submitted to the Secretary of Public Safety by January 30

Directs the Department of Environmental Protection to study incinerator licensing for controlled substance disposal, with findings due by July 1, 2027; all departments must complete an initial full audit within 1 year of the act's effective date