An Act relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings
This bill focuses on ensuring the safety of courthouses and the effectiveness of remote court processes. It aims to establish measures related to court security during in-person and virtual proceedings.
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H1769 — An Act relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill addresses the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings.
This bill focuses on ensuring the safety of courthouses and the effectiveness of remote court processes. It aims to establish measures related to court security during in-person and virtual proceedings.
Summary
An Act relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings
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This bill expands the authority and responsibilities of court officers regarding their police powers and jurisdiction.
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Section 70A of chapter 221
or on the grounds adjacent to the court, including court parking areas,
Court officers can now exercise their duties on adjacent areas to the court and parking lots.
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Section 70A of chapter 221
Said court officers and those authorized to act as court officers shall also have police powers when attending a court proceeding convened in a location other than a court house, when escorting jurors on court business, when escorting a judicial officer, or when participating in the care, custody or transport of detainees.
Court officers are granted police powers in additional situations beyond the courthouse.
Sponsors
- Daniel J. Hunt · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Daniel J. Hunt Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does H1769 do?
- An Act relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings
- Who sponsors H1769?
- H1769 is sponsored by Daniel J. Hunt (Democrat).
- What is the current status of H1769?
- This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track H1769?
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