An Act authorizing the town of Stoughton to exempt all Stoughton police officers at all ranks from civil service
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow the town of Stoughton, Massachusetts, to exempt all police officers, regardless of rank, from the state’s civil service system. Currently, Stoughton police officers are subject to civil service regulations. This legislation seeks to grant the town greater autonomy in managing its police force. The bill was approved by the Senate and House and is awaiting processing by the Clerk’s Office.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Stoughton to exempt police officers from civil service.
- The exemption applies to all ranks of Stoughton police officers.
- The action was approved by the town of Stoughton.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Public Service.
- The bill was subsequently reported by the committee to the Clerk’s Office.
- The reporting date was extended to March 18, 2026.
- The bill accompanied a study order (H5356).
Who is affected
- The Town of Stoughton
- Stoughton Police Officers
Notable changes
- This bill represents a change from the current civil service regulations that apply to Stoughton police officers.
- It builds upon a previous attempt (H.3280) to exempt positions within the Department of Public Works from civil service.
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Sponsors
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
Edward R. Philips
Cosponsors
Edward R. Philips
William C. Galvin
William J. Driscoll Jr.
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