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MA H1769

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Hunt

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Extends court officers' jurisdiction to include grounds adjacent to courthouses, including court parking areas
  • Grants court officers police powers when attending court proceedings held at locations other than a courthouse
  • Authorizes court officers to exercise police powers when escorting jurors on court business or escorting judicial officers
  • Provides court officers police powers during the care, custody, or transport of detainees
  • Amends Section 70A of Chapter 221 of the General Laws

Legislative Description

Relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

11/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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