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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the minority preference for police and fire department hirings in cities and towns. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to include Asian applicants as minority applicants for police and fire department hiring in cities and towns that have a minority preference policy. The bill states that Asian applicants shall be treated the same as other minority applicants under the city or town's minority preference until the percentage of Asian police officers and firefighters reasonably reflects the percentage of Asian residents in the city or town.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5048 (on 09/16/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Ethnic Minority and Racial Group Discrimination
Local Government
- ‐ Police and Fire
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2610 | 03/15/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2610.pdf | 03/15/2023 |
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