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MA H3823

Authorizing the appointment of retired police officers in the town of Avon to serve as special police officers


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Introduced
05/29/2019
In Committee
07/15/2019
Crossed Over
08/08/2019
Passed
08/12/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/14/2019

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Avon be authorized to appoint retired police officers to serve as special police officers. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Avon to appoint retired police officers as special police officers to perform police details or other police duties. The special police officers will have the same powers as regular police officers, but will not be subject to certain laws and regulations that apply to regular police officers, such as the maximum age restriction and civil service requirements. The special police officers will be subject to the rules and regulations of the Avon police department and must pass a medical examination to determine their fitness for the role. The bill also sets forth the process for appointing and removing special police officers, and the limitations on the hours they can work and the payments they can receive as retired town employees.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 63 of the Acts of 2019 (on 08/14/2019)

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