H3902
An Act authorizing the town of Stoughton to exempt all Stoughton police officers at all ranks from civil service
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Bill 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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Primary sponsor
Edward R. Philips
Cosponsors
Edward R. Philips
Jr. William J. Driscoll
William C. Galvin
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Bill H.3902 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Stoughton to exempt all Stoughton police officers at all ranks from civil service
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3902) of Edward R. Philips, William C. Galvin and William J. Driscoll, Jr. (by vote of the town) that the town of Stoughton be authorized to exempt police officers from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenter: Edward R. Philips City/Town: Stoughton (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.3902
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27) |
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