By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1766) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to support police recruitment and retention. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1769) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to prohibit soliciting acts of terrorism. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1770) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to safety of officers by requiring interior lights in automobiles to be on during stops. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1764) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to training police officers as drug recognition experts. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1779) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to possession of assault weapon or a large capacity feeding device by private campus law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1778) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to allow police and fire departments to use ATV's for emergency response provided that the Registry of Motor Vehicles shall provide specialty plates. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Maddy summaryThis bill enforces the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) for organizations receiving state or local government funding in Massachusetts. It requires any agency, nonprofit, or entity funded by the Commonwealth or local governments to follow NAGPRA’s rules when handling Native American funerary objects, human remains, sacred objects, or cultural patrimony. The key mechanism is making compliance with these federal standards mandatory for all recipients of public funds, rather than voluntary. This directly affects museums, universities, and cultural institutions receiving state or municipal grants. The bill does not create new federal standards but ensures existing federal protections apply to Massachusetts-funded organizations.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Massachusetts' Department of Transportation to create and implement a program preventing wrong-way driving on limited-access roads (like highways). The program must include safety technology, road design changes, and capital improvements, developed with public safety officials. It mandates a detailed plan - covering budget, timeline, and specific safety measures - to be submitted to legislative committees and posted online by June 30, 2026. The bill directly affects drivers on Massachusetts' limited-access roadways and sets a clear deadline for the state to act.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1775) of Bruce E. Tarr, David F. DeCoste and Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to antique firearm detainment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1774) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to black powder for hunters and re-enactors. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
