H4584
An Act regarding the appointment of Special Police Officers in the City of Malden
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the City of Malden to appoint special police officers. It builds upon a previous similar bill from 2017-2018. The bill was approved by the House and Senate and signed into law as Chapter 68 of the Acts of 2026, allowing the city to utilize these officers.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the City of Malden to appoint special police officers.
- This legislation is based on a previous bill from 2017-2018.
- The bill was passed by both the House and Senate.
- The bill was signed into law by the Governor.
- The law creates a mechanism for the city to utilize special police officers.
- The bill was amended during the legislative process.
Who is affected
- City of Malden
- Residents of Malden
- Special Police Officers (newly appointed)
Notable changes
- This bill codifies the authority to appoint special police officers, building on prior authorization.
- It represents an update to the existing framework for utilizing these officers.
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Primary sponsor
Steven Ultrino
Cosponsor
Steven Ultrino
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Bill H.4584 194th (Current)
An Act regarding the appointment of Special Police Officers in the City of Malden
By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4584) of Steven Ultrino (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the appointment of special police officers in the city of Malden. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Presenter: Steven Ultrino City/Town: Malden (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 16 actions for Bill H.4584
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 10/6/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/20/2025 from 05:00 PM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 2/2/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 3/2/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 3/18/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 3/18/2026 | House | Read third, amended and passed to be engrossed |
| 3/19/2026 | Senate | Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 4/9/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
| 4/21/2026 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 4/21/2026 | Senate | Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed |
| 4/23/2026 | House | Enacted |
| 4/23/2026 | Senate | Enacted and laid before the Governor |
| 4/29/2026 | Executive | Signed by the Governor, Chapter 68 of the Acts of 2026 |
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