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MA H4702
MA H4702Exempting the positions of police lieutenant and police sergeant in the city of Leominster from the civil service law
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Introduced
11/03/2025
11/03/2025
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Higgins of Leominster and Senator Cronin, a joint petition of Natalie M. Higgins and John J. Cronin (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the positions of police lieutenant and police sergeant in the city of Leominster be exempt from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill proposes to exempt the positions of police lieutenant and police sergeant in the city of Leominster from Chapter 31 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which governs civil service regulations. Civil service laws typically establish standardized hiring, promotion, and employment practices for public sector jobs, often including competitive exams and merit-based selection processes. By removing these specific police leadership positions from civil service requirements, the city of Leominster would gain more flexibility in hiring and promoting these ranks within its police department. The bill appears to be a local initiative supported by the city's mayor and city council, and it would take effect immediately upon passage. This type of local exemption allows municipalities to tailor their hiring practices to their specific needs and potentially streamline their personnel management processes for these specific police leadership roles.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4702 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4702.pdf |
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