S.2743

Addressing staged suicides

Introduced·10/30/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S2743 mandates training for officers on identifying staged suicides in domestic violence cases.

Massachusetts S2743 amends the General Laws to require the Massachusetts Commission on Law Enforcement and the Municipal Police Training Committee to establish minimum certification standards for officers investigating suspicious death cases involving domestic violence survivors. These standards include training on identifying staged crime scenes, engaging multidisciplinary teams, and recognizing indicators of domestic homicide.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 15

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

Apr 15

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

History

May 28

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Apr 15

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 04/15/2026 from 10:00 AM-10:50 AM in B-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

Mar 30

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 04/15/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1