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SD 3249

Hampden District Attorney OUI Deterrent Trust Fund FY25 Annual Report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts bill requiring the Hampden District Attorney to report annually on OUI Deterrent Trust Fund activities and spending for fiscal 2025.

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Bill Summary · SD 3249

Legislative bill overview

SD 3249 establishes an annual reporting requirement for the Hampden District Attorney's OUI (Operating Under the Influence) Deterrent Trust Fund for fiscal year 2025. The bill mandates documentation of fund activities, expenditures, and outcomes related to DUI/OUI enforcement and prevention efforts in the Hampden County district.

Why is this important

OUI cases represent a significant public safety concern, and trust funds dedicated to deterrence efforts help track whether resources are effectively reducing impaired driving incidents. Annual reporting creates accountability and transparency regarding how public funds are allocated to this law enforcement priority, allowing taxpayers and policymakers to evaluate program effectiveness.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation specifics: The bill doesn't clarify what constitutes allowable expenditures from the trust fund, potentially creating ambiguity about appropriate use of resources
  • Measurable outcomes: The reporting requirement may lack defined performance metrics, making it difficult to assess whether deterrence efforts actually reduce OUI incidents
  • Regional scope: Limiting the requirement to Hampden District raises questions about whether similar accountability measures should apply to other districts statewide

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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