Criminal Justice (Policing)

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 23, 2026

H 2585: An Act relative to police chief reform and improvement – certification act

By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2585) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon relative to police chief reform, improvement and certification. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill focuses on police chief reform and certification, enhancing accountability standards in law enforcement, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 1663: An Act relative to the sex offender registry

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1663) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to the sex offender registry for employees of municipal police or fire departments. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends sex offender registry to police/fire employees, enhancing accountability in law enforcement - a key criminal justice reform component.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 8, 2025

H 3655: An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder

By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3655) of Mindy Domb and Sean Garballey that the Registry of Motor Vehicles design certain envelopes to enhance effective communications and interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances police interactions with autistic individuals, promoting safer encounters and civil rights protection in law enforcement interactions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 18, 2025

S 1741: An Act relative to police interactions with persons on the autism spectrum

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1741) of Michael O. Moore, James K. Hawkins, Steven S. Howitt, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates police training for autism spectrum interactions, reducing potential misuse of force and enhancing accountability in law enforcement encounters, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2973: An Act relating to fair compensation for bilingual police officers

By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2973) of Priscila S. Sousa relative to compensation for bilingual police officers. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCompensation for bilingual police officers supports law enforcement effectiveness within criminal justice system, aligning with reform-focused indicators.70% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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signed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 25, 2026

S 2565: An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder

Senate, July 24, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder (Senate, No. 2565) (being the text of Senate No. 2558, printed as amended)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates police training for autism interactions, enhancing accountability and protecting civil rights in law enforcement encounters.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

passed both · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 2348: An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2348) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to use blue envelopes to facilitate better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill aims to improve police interactions with autistic individuals via blue envelopes, reducing potential conflicts and enhancing officer training - aligns with criminal justice reform goals of protecting vulnerable populations and improving law e...85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2025

H 2686: An Act relative to police interactions with persons on the autism spectrum

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2686) of David M. Rogers 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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates police training for interactions with autistic individuals, promoting safer law enforcement practices and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of improving accountability and protecting vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 2558: An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder

This bill creates standardized blue envelopes to improve police interactions with people who have autism. The envelopes, designed by the state police with input from autism advocates, will include written communication tips for officers and instructions for attaching them to car sun visors. They will also hold a person's driver's license, registration, and insurance cards. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will provide these envelopes upon request to autistic individuals, their parents, or guardians, starting July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill improves police interaction protocols for autistic individuals, reducing potential conflicts and enhancing officer accountability in law enforcement encounters.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4025: An Act providing equity and fairness to POST-certified police officers disabled by cardiac disease

HD 4025 amends a state law to extend disability benefits for POST-certified police officers disabled by cardiac disease to additional police forces. The bill adds the University of Massachusetts police, Massachusetts Port Authority police, state university and community college police, environmental law enforcement, and Department of Mental Health campus police to the list of covered entities. Previously, officers in these forces were excluded from the same benefit provision that applied to entities like the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. This change directly affects POST-certified officers in these newly included forces by making them eligible for the same cardiac disability benefits.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends disability benefits to additional police forces, supporting officer welfare within law enforcement - a key component of criminal justice.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends disability benefits for cardiac disease (a healthcare condition) to additional police forces, expanding healthcare access for covered officers with specific health needs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends disability benefits to additional police officer groups, expanding worker benefits under employment protections for covered entities previously excluded.95% confidence

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