Massachusetts · 194th General Court (2025-2026)

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An Act authorizing the appointment or retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Brookline

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Overview

This bill authorizes the town of Brookline, Massachusetts, to appoint retired police officers as special police officers. The bill was petitioned by residents of Brookline and subsequently approved by the town. It allows the town to utilize the experience and skills of former law enforcement personnel for specific public safety roles.

Key provisions

Authorizes Brookline to appoint retired police officers.
Designates these officers as ‘special police officers’ within the town.
The appointment is based on a petition and local approval from the town of Brookline.
It allows Brookline to utilize the expertise of former law enforcement personnel.
The bill was referred to the House Committee on Public Service.
The Senate concurred with the House bill.
A hearing was scheduled for July 9, 2025.

Who is affected

Town of Brookline, Massachusetts
Retired police officers
Residents of Brookline
Local government
Public safety officials

Notable changes

Currently, Brookline does not have a formal process for appointing retired police officers as special officers.
This bill creates a mechanism for utilizing the experience of former law enforcement within the town.

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Legislative history

8 recorded actions

Feb 27, 2025House

Referred to the committee on Public Service

Feb 27, 2025Senate

Senate concurred

Jun 30, 2025joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/09/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-1

Jul 8, 2025joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/09/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2

Oct 29, 2025House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Nov 20, 2025House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

Nov 20, 2025House

Rules suspended

Nov 20, 2025House

Read second and ordered to a third reading

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An Act authorizing the appointment or retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Brookline

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