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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the membership of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the composition of the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission by requiring that two of its members be appointed specifically from nominations provided by law enforcement labor organizations. Currently, the commission likely has members from various backgrounds, and this change ensures direct representation from labor unions representing police officers. The bill amends Section 2 of Chapter 6E(a) of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding language that mandates these two labor organization-nominated members be part of the commission's membership. By requiring that the two members come from a list of six nominations submitted by law enforcement labor organizations, the bill aims to increase labor representation and potentially provide more diverse perspectives in police standards and training policy-making.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing (13:00:00 9/25/2025 A-2) (on 09/25/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2718 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2718.pdf |
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