H4268
An Act to authorize the Wrentham Select Board to remove the position of lieutenant of the town of Wrentham Police Department from the requirements of M.G.L. Ch. 31
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the Wrentham Select Board to remove the position of lieutenant from the Wrentham Police Department from the requirements of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 31, which governs civil service. The bill seeks to allow Wrentham to adjust its police department structure without adhering to the standard civil service regulations for that rank. This change is being pursued through a petition and subsequent legislative action.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Wrentham Select Board to remove the lieutenant position.
- Specifically targets M.G.L. Ch. 31, the civil service law.
- Allows Wrentham to modify its police department structure.
- The bill was presented by Representative Marcus Vaughn of Wrentham.
- The town of Wrentham approved the petition.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Public Service.
- A hearing was scheduled and subsequently rescheduled.
- The reporting date was extended.
Who is affected
- Town of Wrentham
- Wrentham Police Department
- Wrentham Select Board
- Massachusetts General Law Chapter 31 (Civil Service Law)
Notable changes
- Exempts the lieutenant position from the requirements of the civil service law.
- Potentially alters the structure and operation of the Wrentham Police Department.
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Primary sponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
Cosponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill H.4268 194th (Current)
An Act to authorize the Wrentham Select Board to remove the position of lieutenant of the town of Wrentham Police Department from the requirements of M.G.L. Ch. 31
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4268) of Marcus S. Vaughn (by vote of the town) that the town of Wrentham be authorized to remove the position of lieutenant of the police department of said town from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenter: Marcus S. Vaughn City/Town: Wrentham (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4268
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/14/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 7/21/2025 | 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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