H 2677 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the establishment of minority recruitment and selection program

This bill requires Massachusetts law enforcement agencies to establish formal minority recruitment and selection programs. It directly affects all state and local police departments by mandating structured efforts to increase diversity in hiring. The key provision is the creation of specific, measurable programs focused on recruiting and selecting candidates from underrepresented minority groups. The law aims to improve representation within law enforcement through defined recruitment strategies rather than vague guidelines. (3 sentences)
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Nov 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Nov 26, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Nov 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Francisco Paulino
DDemocratic
MA
16th Essex