S1360
An Act relative to collective bargaining rights of the state police
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to grant state police officers the right to collectively bargain with their employers regarding their terms of employment. Specifically, it would allow officers to negotiate wages, work hours, and disciplinary procedures. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Labor and Workforce Development and subsequently reported favorably. It is similar to previous legislation concerning collective bargaining rights.
Key provisions
- Allows state police officers to collectively bargain.
- Covers terms of employment including pay.
- Includes negotiation of work hours.
- Addresses disciplinary procedures.
- Provides for the establishment of collective bargaining agreements.
Who is affected
- State Police Officers
- Massachusetts State Police
- Labor Unions
Notable changes
- This bill would establish a new framework for collective bargaining for state police officers, which currently do not have this right.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsor
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.1360 194th (Current)
An Act relative to collective bargaining rights of the state police
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1360) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to state police officers to collectively bargain their employment terms, including pay, hours, and disciplinary procedure. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michael O. Moore Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1360
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 11/12/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/22/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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