S 1704

Massachusetts Senate bill in Session 194.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 22, 2026.

An Act to mandate flotation devices in police vehicles.

Bill ID MA-194-S-1704
Session 194
Status in_committee
Committee Senate Ways and Means
Senate in_committee 2026-01-22
Public Safety
Summary

Chapter 147 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following sections: Section XX ... Local and state police officers shall be equipped with a flotation device in ...

Sponsor
Gómez, Adam
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-22 Status in_committee
2026-01-22 Latest Action Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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