SD 1901 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

Resolve establishing a special commission to study technology to monitor and protect individuals in law enforcement custody

This bill creates a special commission to examine how technology can be used to monitor and protect the health and safety of people in law enforcement custody. The commission will study devices that track vital signs and movement to detect dangers like positional asphyxia or falls, while also considering privacy rights and costs. The panel includes representatives from law enforcement, legal services, civil liberties groups, and the executive branch, along with medical and mental health experts. It must submit its findings and recommendations to state officials and committees by January 1, 2024.
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Mike Moore
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