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MA S1199

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Moore

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 1 of Chapter 258 of the General Laws to expand the definition of "employer" under the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act

  • Adds Law Enforcement Councils established under Section 4J of Chapter 40 to the list of covered public employers

  • Enables tort claims to be brought against Law Enforcement Councils in the same manner as other public entities

  • Similar legislation (Senate No. 1068) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session

  • Sponsored by Senator Michael O. Moore representing the Second Worcester district

Legislative Description

To add law enforcement councils to the Massachusetts TORT Claims Act

Last Action

Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886

12/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

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