By JULIE CUNNINGHAM
(Boston, MA) A controversial reform bill passed through the Massachusetts Senate early Tuesday morning without a hearing. According to the State House News Service, at around 4am by a 30 to 7 vote, the Reform, Shift, & Build Act passed through the Senate. The bill limits qualified immunity in the state of Massachusetts, and critics argue the bill as is cripples police officers. Proponents argue the bill creates a much needed oversite board for police officers across the state. The bill did pass through the Senate reportedly without any public hearings. The bill also requires recertification and training for police officers every three years and bans the use of choke holds in Massachusetts.