H2585
An Act relative to police chief reform and improvement – certification act
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Bill overview
This bill, titled the ‘Police Chief Reform and Improvement – Certification Act,’ aims to establish a process for certifying police chiefs in Massachusetts. It seeks to improve police leadership and accountability by creating standards and procedures for selecting and overseeing chief executives within law enforcement agencies. The bill intends to ensure that police chiefs possess the necessary qualifications and training to effectively lead their departments and uphold community trust.
Key provisions
- Establishes a certification process for police chiefs.
- Defines qualifications and standards for police chiefs.
- Requires ongoing training and professional development for chiefs.
- Creates a framework for evaluating police chief performance.
- Addresses accountability measures for police chiefs.
Who is affected
- Police Chiefs
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Municipalities in Massachusetts
- The Public
Notable changes
- Introduces a formal certification process for police chiefs, which was previously absent.
- Potentially impacts local government authority over police chief appointments.
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Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsor
Vincent Lawrence Dixon
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Bill H.2585 194th (Current)
An Act relative to police chief reform and improvement – certification act
By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2585) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon relative to police chief reform, improvement and certification. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Michael S. Day (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2585
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 4/23/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27) |
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