Establishes a statewide task force and database to investigate and prosecute unsolved homicides in Massachusetts.
The bill creates a statewide task force and database to address unsolved homicides in Massachusetts. The task force, consisting of various law enforcement and legal professionals, will review and pursue unsolved homicide cases. The database, maintained by the attorney general, will collect information on unsolved homicides, including victim details, investigation status, and evidence. Immediate family members of victims can petition for a reinvestigation if their case remains unsolved for over three years.
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