Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

H 2504 — An Act promoting the use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4767

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2504) of Denise Provost and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to body-worn cameras by law enforcement officers and providing guidelines for implementing the use of said cameras. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4767

  2. Hearing scheduled for 12/19/2017 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in B-1

  3. Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD

  4. Hearing scheduled for 11/28/2017 from 02:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  5. Senate concurred

  6. Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 195 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Denise Provost

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (195)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 2504 do?
By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2504) of Denise Provost and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to body-worn cameras by law enforcement officers and providing guidelines for implementing the use of said cameras. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Who sponsors H 2504?
H 2504 is sponsored by Denise Provost, José F. Tosado, Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Mary S. Keefe (Democrat), Mike Connolly (Democrat), David M. Rogers (Democrat), Carlos González (Democrat), and Elizabeth A. Malia.
What is the current status of H 2504?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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 H 2504?
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