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MA H1872
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Markey
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 38, Section 8 to allow the attorney general, district attorney, police chief, city executive, or town select board to request an inquest when there is reasonable suspicion a law enforcement officer violated federal, state, or local laws while on duty and caused serious bodily injury to another person
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Expands inquest proceedings beyond death investigations to include cases of serious bodily injury caused by alleged police misconduct
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Grants investigation targets the right to be present at inquests, have legal representation, request to present or examine witnesses, and review the court's final report
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Requires the court to notify the complainant, parents, guardian, or next of kin of the injured or deceased person, who may attend the inquest as interested parties
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Similar legislation was previously filed as House Bill 1662 in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
To improve transparency in alleged police misconduct
Last Action
Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
10/20/2025