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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 one commission member be appointed from a list of three nominees submitted by the Massachusetts Coalition of Police. Specifically, the bill amends Section 2 of Chapter 6E(a) of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding language that mandates this new appointment process. Currently, the POST Commission is responsible for setting standards and regulations for law enforcement officers in Massachusetts, and this change will ensure that the police union has a direct input into the commission's membership, potentially bringing more direct representation of active law enforcement perspectives to the commission's deliberations and decision-making processes.
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/H2717 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2717.pdf |
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