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MA H2377

Protecting veterans’ preference in hiring practices

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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to veterans’ preference hiring practices. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill aims to strengthen veterans' preference in hiring practices for police officer and firefighter positions in cities and towns exempt from Chapter 31 of the General Laws. The key provisions include: 1) Allowing applicants to appeal to the Civil Service Commission if they believe a city or town has not provided the required veterans' preference; 2) Mandating that cities and towns place veterans, disabled veterans, and certain family members of veterans and first responders at the top of eligible lists for these positions; 3) Providing a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for each violation of the veterans' preference requirement; and 4) Requiring cities and towns to post a notice on their websites about the veterans' preference law.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (42)

Brian Ashe (D),  Bruce Ayers (D),  John Barrett (D),  Donnie Berthiaume (R),  Dan Cahill (D),  William Crocker (R),  David DeCoste (R),  Shawn Dooley (R),  William Driscoll (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Carolyn Dykema (D),  Kim Ferguson (R),  Bill Galvin (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Colleen Garry (D),  Danielle Gregoire (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Stephen Hay (D),  Donald Humason (R),  Hannah Kane (R),  Patrick Kearney (D),  Joe McGonagle (D),  Joe McKenna (R),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Matt Muratore (R),  Brian Murray (D),  Harold Naughton (D),  Jim O'Day (D),  Marc Pacheco (D),  Thomas Petrolati (D),  Angelo Puppolo (D),  Dave Robertson (D),  Mike Rush (D),  Todd Smola (R),  Mike Soter (R),  Bruce Tarr (R),  José Tosado (D),  Paul Tucker (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  John Velis (D),  Bud Williams (D),  Jon Zlotnik (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4722 (on 05/20/2020)
(4 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2377
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2377.pdf
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