Massachusetts § 155A - Indemnification of law enforcement officers; damages caused by dogs used in performance of official duties
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 155A — Indemnification of law enforcement officers; damages caused by dogs used in performance of official duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 155A. Indemnification of law enforcement officers; damages caused by dogs used in performance of official duties
Section 155A. If an action is brought against a law enforcement officer because of damage caused by a dog which said officer was caring for or maintaining in connection with his official duties, the commonwealth or the political subdivision employing said officer shall indemnify him for expenses or damages incurred in the settlement or defense of such action; provided that in the case of an officer employed by the commonwealth the settlement or defense of such case shall have been made by the attorney general, and that in the case of an officer employed by a city or town such settlement or defense shall have been made by the city solicitor or town counsel or by an attorney legally employed for the purpose by a city or town.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 155A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 155A cover?
Section 155A ("Indemnification of law enforcement officers; damages caused by dogs used in performance of official duties") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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