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Introduced
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to residency requirements for certain police officers, firefighters and fire alarm division personnel. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to expand the hiring radius for police departments in Massachusetts. Specifically, it proposes to amend the existing law by increasing the maximum distance requirement for police officers from 15 miles to 40 miles from the limits of the city or town in which they are employed. This change would provide police departments with a larger pool of potential candidates to consider during the hiring process.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5048 (on 09/16/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3648 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3648.pdf |
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