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SENATE DOCKET, NO. 869 FILED ON: 1/18/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 1605
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
John C. Velis
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act related to public safety and police evidence review.
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PETITION OF:
NAME:DISTRICT/ADDRESS :John C. VelisHampden and Hampshire 1 of 1
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 869 FILED ON: 1/18/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 1605
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1605) of John C. Velis for legislation
related to public safety and police evidence review. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 1654 OF 2021-2022.]
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act related to public safety and police evidence review.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority
of the same, as follows:
1 Notwithstanding any general law or special law to the contrary, law enforcement
2departments shall provide resources to ensure officers can make an accurate statement.