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S 3259: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to public safety matters.

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland SecurityIn Committee

S 3259 status: In Committee — Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules (updated Aug 17, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 10/100

Bill summary

Official

Senate, August 13, 2026 -- The committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1681) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Robyn K. Kennedy and other members of the Senate for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of a...

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct economic impact.

Risks

  • No direct economic impact.

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Enables structured committee evaluation of safety legislation.

Risks

  • Delays legislative progression of the underlying bills.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

This is a procedural study order and does not enact substantive policy.

Limitation

Analysis based solely on procedural abstract.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules

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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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