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MA H2687

To provide residency preference for the Boston Police Department and the Boston Fire Department


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
05/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for residency preference for appointment at the police and fire departments of the city of Boston. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill provides a residency preference for the Boston Police Department and the Boston Fire Department. Specifically, it states that any person seeking original appointment as a police officer or firefighter in the City of Boston will have a preference if they have had residence in the City of Boston for three continuous years immediately prior to the date of their respective Civil Service examination. Conversely, those who have not had residence in the City of Boston for three continuous years prior to the examination will not have this preference.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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