An Act increasing pre-employment requirements for appointment as a Massachusetts police officer
Summary
By Mr. Cronin (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dennis Galvin for legislation to increase pre-employment requirements for appointment as a Massachusetts police officer. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 6, 2026
Last action Apr 6, 2026
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Total actions
1
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Committee
1
Apr 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Cronin
DDemocratic
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