An Act An act relative to the use of force equipment

This bill defines "use of force equipment" for Massachusetts law enforcement, specifying items officers must be issued: 9mm+ handguns, batons, pepper spray with minimum strength, and handcuffs. It requires special state police officers working in non-secure areas of hospitals or mental health facilities (as designated by the police colonel) to carry this equipment. The law amends existing statutes to mandate that these officers receive and have access to the defined equipment during their service. The bill directly affects state police officers in these specific healthcare settings, standardizing their authorized tools for use of force.