By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2363) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the sale, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition gun feeding devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2362) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to establish a firearm violence institute within the Department of Public Health. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts gun laws to require licensed dealers to conduct background checks on buyers of firearm frames and receivers, parts that can be assembled into guns. It defines these components as the structural housing for firing mechanisms and prohibits dealers from selling or transferring them unless they are part of a fully assembled weapon. The legislation also designates the Attorney General's office as the authority responsible for enforcing these new licensing requirements.
Maddy summaryThis bill reestablishes a career incentive pay program for Massachusetts State Police officers to encourage further education and attract diverse candidates. It directly affects current and future full-time members of the department by linking salary increases to the accumulation of college credits and degrees. Officers earn a ten percent raise for an associate degree, a twenty percent raise for a bachelor's degree, and a twenty-five percent raise for a master's or law degree, provided they graduate from accredited institutions. The legislation specifically excludes officers already receiving similar pay under existing programs and aims to ensure a diverse educational background within the force.
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2360) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to 3D printed weapons and ghost guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Massachusetts law enforcement and correctional officers to complete new training on interacting with individuals on the autism spectrum and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The training, which must be established by municipal police training committees by January 1, 2024, focuses on de-escalating situations and providing positive responses without adding to existing mandatory training hours. It also mandates the creation of specific guidelines for how officers should handle interactions with these individuals who are victims, witnesses, or suspects in criminal matters. The legislation applies to a wide range of agencies, including city and town police, state police, university police, and correctional facility officers.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes creating a new Massachusetts public bank that would be entirely owned by the state to hold a portion of public funds and invest them within the commonwealth. The bank is designed to support local economic goals by providing affordable financing to small businesses, minority and women-owned enterprises, cooperatives, and family farms, while also addressing needs in affordable housing and climate change mitigation. To ensure transparency and community involvement, the bank must operate under a governance structure that includes public input and will be supervised by the commissioner of banks for safety and soundness.
By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2351) of Kay Khan and others relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2326) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to successful transitions and re-entries for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representatives Linsky of Natick and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2358) of David Paul Linsky, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the assault weapons ban. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
