Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

SD 3242: Northwestern District Attorney -- 2025 Forfeiture Report

Report of the Northwestern District Attorney (under the provisions of Section 47(d) of Chapter 94C of the General Laws) submitting its 2025 report relative to the use of monies in the law enforcement trust fund for the purposes of drug rehabilitation, drug education, and other anti-drug or neighborhood crime watch programs

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates reporting on funds used for drug rehab, education, and crime prevention programs, aligning with rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 23, 2026

H 2730: An Act for balanced law enforcement representation to the POST Commission

By Representative Wells of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2730) of Richard G. Wells, Jr., relative to the membership of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill seeks balanced POST Commission representation, potentially enhancing law enforcement accountability through inclusive standards-setting.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

SD 3248: Norfolk District Attorney -- 2025 Forfeiture Report

Report of the Norfolk District Attorney (pursuant to Section 47(d) of Chapter 94C of the General Laws) submitting its 2025 report relative to the use of monies in the law enforcement trust fund for the purposes of drug rehabilitation, drug education, and other anti-drug or neighborhood crime watch programs

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates reporting on funds for drug rehabilitation and anti-drug programs, directly supporting criminal justice reform through prevention and treatment initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

SD 3239: Essex County District Attorney -- 2025 Forfeiture Report

Report of the Essex County District Attorney (pursuant to Section 47(d) of Chapter 94C of the General Laws) submitting its 2025 report relative to the use of monies in the law enforcement trust fund for the purposes of drug rehabilitation, drug education, and other anti-drug or neighborhood crime watch programs

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates reporting on forfeiture funds used for drug rehabilitation and education programs, directly advancing criminal justice reform through prevention-focused funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

SD 3250: Hampden District Attorney -- 2025 Forfeiture Report

Report of the Hampden District Attorney (pursuant to Section 47(d) of Chapter 94C of the General Laws) submitting its 2025 report relative to the use of monies in the law enforcement trust fund for the purposes of drug rehabilitation, drug education, and other anti-drug or neighborhood crime watch programs

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates reporting on use of law enforcement trust funds for drug rehabilitation and anti-drug programs, aligning with rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 10, 2025

H 2314: An Act establishing the Dukes County Sheriff’s regional lockup fund

By Representative Moakley of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2314) of Thomas W. Moakley and Julian Cyr for legislation to establish the Dukes County Sheriff’s regional lockup fund. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes funding for regional lockup (corrections infrastructure), directly supporting criminal justice system operations without reform or restriction indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 121: An Act relative to the timely and consistent payment of law enforcement personnel

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1885) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the timely and consistent payment of law enforcement personnel. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ensures timely payment of law enforcement personnel, directly funding a core operational component of criminal justice systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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introduced · Massachusetts · House May 1, 2025

HD 4591: A communication from the Office of the Worcester County District Attorney (see Section 47(d) of Chapter 94C of the General Laws) submitting a report on its law enforcement trust funds for drug rehabilitation, drug education and other drug or neighborhood crime watch programs for fiscal year 2024

This bill (HD 4591) requires the Worcester County District Attorney's Office to submit an annual report detailing how $26,900 in law enforcement forfeiture funds were spent during fiscal year 2024. The report specifically covers expenditures for drug rehabilitation, drug education, and neighborhood crime watch programs, listing recipients like UMASS Memorial Injury Prevention Program and local organizations such as Sand Stew Inc. and Dismas House of Massachusetts. As a procedural requirement, the bill does not create new policy but mandates transparency in the use of these funds.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates reporting on funds spent for drug rehabilitation, education, and crime prevention programs, ensuring transparency in criminal justice reform initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1338: An Act relative to the enticement of children online

This bill amends Massachusetts law to update the definition of "invite" in the context of enticement of children online. It adds specific communication methods - such as instant messaging, email, phone calls, and postal mail - to the existing legal definition. The change directly affects how law enforcement and courts interpret and apply the enticement statute. It does not create new penalties or programs but ensures the law covers modern digital communication channels used to contact minors. (Procedural amendment; 2 sentences)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeUpdates legal definition to cover digital communication methods, ensuring law enforcement can effectively prosecute online enticement of minors under existing statute.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3966: An Act relative to the exposure of public safety officials to HIV

This bill (HD 3966) allows certain public safety workers to seek court-ordered HIV testing of individuals who exposed them to blood or bodily fluids during their duties. It directly affects law enforcement officers, healthcare providers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and paramedics. The key provision lets these workers petition a court for an order compelling the testing of the person who caused the exposure; results are shared only with the affected worker and their medical provider. The bill does not change existing HIV testing rules but creates a specific legal process for these workers after exposure incidents.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides legal mechanism for law enforcement to seek HIV testing after exposure, enhancing officer safety within criminal justice operations.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables public safety workers to obtain court-ordered HIV testing post-exposure, directly protecting their health access and medical information under public health protocols.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides workplace safety protection for public safety workers by enabling court-ordered HIV testing after exposure incidents, directly strengthening worker safety protocols.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement

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