S 1886
An Act relative to the alignment of the University of Massachusetts police
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1886, addresses the alignment of the University of Massachusetts police department. It seeks to establish a framework for the department’s operations and jurisdiction. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Public Service and subsequently reported favorably. Similar legislation has been proposed in the past.
Key provisions
- Addresses the alignment of the University of Massachusetts police department.
- Referenced to the Senate Committee on Public Service.
- Reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
- Related to ongoing efforts to improve police practices at the University of Massachusetts.
- Part of a series of similar bills concerning University of Massachusetts police.
- Scheduled for a hearing on October 8, 2025.
Who is affected
- University of Massachusetts Police Department
- University of Massachusetts System
- Students at the University of Massachusetts
- Faculty at the University of Massachusetts
- Staff at the University of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill is part of a series of similar legislative efforts aimed at reforming University of Massachusetts police practices.
- The specific changes proposed are detailed within the full bill text, which is available for review.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsor
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.1886 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the alignment of the University of Massachusetts police
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1886) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the alignment of the University of Massachusetts police. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Michael O. Moore Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1886
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 17, 2026 |
| 4/9/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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