By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2355) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to the well-being of law enforcement officers after involvement in critical incidents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Maddy summaryThis law establishes a mandatory educational diversion program in Massachusetts for minors charged with specific offenses related to possessing or sharing sexual images, commonly known as sexting. The Attorney General will lead the creation of this program in collaboration with various state agencies and community groups, focusing on informing youth about legal penalties, social consequences, and the risks of online image sharing. If a child is charged with these offenses, the court will typically pause legal proceedings to require the completion of this program instead of immediate prosecution, unless the district attorney objects. Successful completion of the program allows the case to be dismissed, while failure to participate results in the case being restored for standard legal processing. Additionally, the bill expands the legal definition of abuse to include "coercive control" and requires schools to teach media literacy skills using materials from the new diversion program.
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3534) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to providing for a prisoner of war income tax exemption. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2422) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to the security of exercise equipment and free weights in correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2423) of Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to providing advanced life support to police dogs injured in the line of duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Sandwich to enter a long-term contract, lasting up to 99 years, with a private operator for wastewater treatment and disposal services at facilities located on Joint Base Cape Cod. It allows the town to bypass standard public bidding requirements for this agreement and grants the town the ability to acquire easements or ownership interests in the necessary land and infrastructure. Additionally, the legislation enables the town to secure funding for capital improvements and incur debt for up to 30 years without counting against its usual debt limits, while also permitting the town to form agreements with neighboring municipalities to share these services.
By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2401) of Alan Silvia and others relative to public safety retention in gateway municipalities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2337) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the use of hoisting equipment in vocational technical education. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco for legislation to allow temporary door-locking devices in public buildings and schools. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2850) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the estate tax. Revenue.
