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.