Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S1704 — An Act to mandate flotation devices in police vehicles

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 mandates the inclusion of flotation devices in police vehicles.

This legislation requires that flotation devices be available in police vehicles. The intent is to ensure safety during water-related emergencies.

Summary

An Act to mandate flotation devices in police vehicles

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1704 do?
An Act to mandate flotation devices in police vehicles
Who sponsors S1704?
S1704 is sponsored by Adam Gómez (Democrat).
What is the current status of S1704?
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 S1704?
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