S 1068 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to add law enforcement councils to the Massachusetts TORT Claims Act

This bill amends the Massachusetts Tort Claims Act to include law enforcement councils as recognized employers. By making this change, the state would extend the protections and liabilities currently afforded to other public employers to these specific councils. The amendment directly affects the legal framework governing claims against law enforcement councils, ensuring they are treated similarly to other government entities in tort cases. This policy update clarifies the status of these councils within existing state law without altering their operational structure.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 8, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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