H2670
An Act establishing a peace officer oath
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to establish a formal oath for peace officers in Massachusetts. Currently, the requirements for becoming a peace officer are not explicitly defined by a specific oath. This legislation aims to standardize the process and potentially include specific commitments or principles that peace officers will take.
Key provisions
- Requires the Massachusetts police academy to administer an oath to all newly appointed peace officers.
- Specifies the content of the peace officer oath.
- Establishes a process for reviewing and updating the oath periodically.
- Defines the legal effect of taking the oath.
Who is affected
- Peace officers in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Police Academy
- The public
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Primary sponsor
Samantha Montaño
Cosponsor
Samantha Montaño
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Bill H.2670 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a peace officer oath
By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2670) of Samantha Montaño relative to establishing a peace officer oath. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Presenter: Samantha Montaño
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2670
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27) |
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