An Act relative to arson investigators
This bill amends Massachusetts law to explicitly include members of municipal police departments who conduct arson investigations within the legal definition of arson investigators. By adding this specific group to the existing list, the legislation ensures that these police officers are formally recognized alongside other designated personnel for the purpose of the relevant statutes. The change directly affects law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts by clarifying the scope of who is covered under current regulations without altering any other operational procedures.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 20, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
2
May 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Apr 25, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Apr 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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