H4214
An Act relative to the appointment of the police chief in the city of Fall River
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the process for appointing the Police Chief in Fall River, Massachusetts. It requires the mayor and city council to approve the appointment of the Police Chief. The bill was enacted into law as Chapter 10 of the Acts of 2026, signifying a formal change to the city’s governance procedures regarding this important role.
Key provisions
- Requires the mayor and city council to approve the appointment of the Fall River Police Chief.
- Formalizes the process for selecting the Police Chief.
- Ensures local government involvement in the appointment decision.
- Establishes the legal basis for the Police Chief's position within the city of Fall River.
- The bill was enacted as Chapter 10 of the Acts of 2026.
Who is affected
- City of Fall River residents
- Mayor of Fall River
- City Council of Fall River
- Police Chief of Fall River
- Massachusetts State Government
Notable changes
- Previously, the appointment process may not have been as formalized or required local approval.
- This bill introduces a requirement for mayoral and council endorsement of the Police Chief appointment.
- It clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the city government in selecting the Police Chief.
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Primary sponsor
Carole A. Fiola
Cosponsor
Carole A. Fiola
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Bill H.4214 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the appointment of the police chief in the city of Fall River
By Representative Fiola of Fall River and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4214) of Carole A. Fiola (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the appointment of the police chief in the city of Fall River. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Carole A. Fiola , Michael J. Rodrigues City/Town: Fall River (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 15 actions for Bill H.4214
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/9/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 6/12/2025 | 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 |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 11/24/2025 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 11/24/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 11/24/2025 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 12/22/2025 | Senate | Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Enacted |
| 1/20/2026 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 1/29/2026 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 10 of the Acts of 2026 |
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