Bill > H2262

This bill amends Section 99A of Chapter 41 of the General Laws, which likely pertains to residency requirements for public safety personnel, by allowing for greater flexibility beyond a standard distance. Specifically, it inserts language that permits public safety personnel to reside further from their employing city or town if such a distance is outlined in the city or town's charter, or if a bylaw is adopted by the Town Meeting with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, or an ordinance is adopted by the City Council with the approval of the Mayor. This change provides local governments with more options to set residency rules for their public safety officers, potentially addressing recruitment or retention challenges.