H4747
An Act relative to the New Bedford Police Association
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Bill overview
This bill addresses benefit payments made by the New Bedford Police Association. It seeks to clarify and potentially modify the terms under which these payments are distributed to its members. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service and has undergone hearings to gather information and assess the proposed changes. The bill’s current status is pending review by the committee.
Key provisions
- Addresses benefit payments by the New Bedford Police Association.
- Seeks to clarify the terms of these benefit payments.
- Resulted from petitions and committee hearings.
- Was referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service.
Who is affected
- New Bedford Police Association members
- The New Bedford Police Department
- The public (potentially, through changes to police association finances)
Notable changes
- The specific details of the benefit payments are subject to change based on committee review.
- The bill’s purpose is to review and potentially revise existing benefit payment practices.
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Primary sponsor
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Cosponsor
Antonio F. D. Cabral
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Bill H.4747 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the New Bedford Police Association
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to benefit payments by the New Bedford Police Association. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Antonio F. D. Cabral Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Service
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4747
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/20/2025 from 05:00 PM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 2/27/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/11/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
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