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AN ACT banning the use of tear gas by law enforcement.
Topic(s):
protest policy
use of force
State(s):
Massachusetts
Status(es):
Pending
Bans the use of tear gas by law enforcement.
Bill
- 2021 MA H.D. 3985
Law Number
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2021 MA H.D. 3985
