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MA H5025

MA H5025
Authorizing the appointment of retired police officers in the town of Sterling to serve as special police officers


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Introduced
08/26/2024
In Committee
08/26/2024
Crossed Over
12/30/2024
Passed
12/31/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/06/2025

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Sterling to appoint retired police officers as special police officers to perform police details or 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 maximum age restrictions and some collective bargaining agreement provisions. The special police officers will be subject to the rules and regulations of the police department and will be required to pass medical examinations and meet other requirements. The bill also outlines the process for appointing, re-appointing, and removing the special police officers.

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Public Service (Joint)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 340 of the Acts of 2024 (on 01/06/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H5025
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H5025.pdf
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