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MA H1827

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kathleen LaNatra

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Police reports involving railroad fatalities and communications between police officers and railroad crew members would be confidential and not made public
  • Reports would remain accessible upon written request to the host railroad, the employing railroad of any employee mentioned, and persons authorized by judicial order
  • Law enforcement officers, district attorneys, and assistant district attorneys could access reports via written or electronic mail request
  • Communications between police and railroad employees about fatality incidents may be shared with authorized parties when necessary for their duties
  • Violations would be punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment, a fine up to $10,000, or both

Legislative Description

Relative to police reports involving railroad fatalities

Last Action

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

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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