The bill focuses on the regulation and reporting of Electronic Control Weapons (ECWs) used by law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts. It mandates the Secretary of Public Safety and Security to establish minimum safety and quality standards for ECWs, including safe storage and training requirements for personnel. The bill requires that any ECW purchased or used must have a mechanism to track the number of times it has been fired and mandates law enforcement agencies to collect and report data on ECW incidents, including the demographics of individuals involved. This aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the use of ECWs, particularly in light of the 298 agencies utilizing them and the 1,111 reported incidents noted in the 2022 report.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language that expands the reporting requirements for ECW deployments, including specific demographic categories such as age, ethnicity, and gender, with new categories for "Unknown" demographics and expanded age ranges. It specifies the total number of ECW deployments across municipal and non-municipal agencies, and includes a detailed table listing the number of deployments categorized by agency. The bill emphasizes the importance of accurate reporting and acknowledges the contributions of law enforcement agencies in providing this data, while also clarifying the support received from federal grants for the project.