Lawmaker Introduces Bill in Response to Stabbing of Former Fall River Mayor Flanagan

Lawmaker introduces bill in response to stabbing of former Fall River mayor Flanagan

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) -- A Massachusetts lawmaker has introduced legislation in response to the brutal October stabbing of former Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan. A press release by Flanagan said the bill, called "Flanagan's Law," intends to stop violent acts by those who suffer from mental illness and have a criminal history. The legislation [...]

Named after former Fall River mayor, Flanagan’s Law filed to protect public safety and prevent violent mental health failures

Boston, MA — According to a release, a new public safety bill known as Flanagan’s Law has been filed to help protect communities and prevent violent incidents involving individuals with severe mental illness and long criminal histories from falling through the cracks. The legislation was drafted