Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

S 1541 — An Act to create uniform standards in the use of force within correctional institutions

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see S2969

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).

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Summary

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1541) of Michael J. Barrett, Christopher Hendricks, Mary S. Keefe and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to create uniform standards in use of force, increase transparency, and reduce harm. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see S2969

  2. House concurred

  3. Reporting date extended to Friday June 24, 2022, pending concurrence

  4. House concurred

  5. Reporting date extended to Monday May 30, 2022, pending concurrence

  6. House concurred

  7. Reporting date extended to Thursday May 5, 2022, pending concurrence

  8. Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2021 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in Virtual Hearing

  9. House concurred

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1541 do?
By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1541) of Michael J. Barrett, Christopher Hendricks, Mary S. Keefe and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to create uniform standards in use of force, increase transparency, and reduce harm. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Who sponsors S 1541?
S 1541 is sponsored by Michael J. Barrett (Democrat), Christopher Hendricks (Democrat), Mary S. Keefe (Democrat), Joanne M. Comerford (Democrat), Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), and Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 1541?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 29, 2021. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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