H 4475
An Act authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Norwood
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the town of Norwood, Massachusetts, to appoint retired police officers as special police officers. The measure follows a local petition from Norwood residents seeking this authority. These special officers would assist the Norwood Police Department in maintaining public safety and order. The bill was approved by the Senate and is currently awaiting a reporting date from the House.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Norwood to appoint retired police officers.
- Designates these officers as ‘special police officers’.
- The appointment is based on a petition from the town of Norwood.
- The purpose is to assist the Norwood Police Department.
- The bill was previously considered under similar legislation in other Massachusetts towns.
Who is affected
- Town of Norwood, Massachusetts
- Retired Police Officers
- Norwood Police Department
- Residents of Norwood
Notable changes
- This bill specifically focuses on Norwood, building upon similar legislation in other Massachusetts towns.
- It utilizes a local petition as the basis for authorization.
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Primary sponsor
John H. Rogers
Cosponsor
John H. Rogers
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Bill H.4475 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Norwood
By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4475) of John H. Rogers (by vote of the town) that the town of Norwood be authorized to appoint retired police officers as special police officers in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: John H. Rogers City/Town: Norwood (Local Approval Received)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4475
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/4/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 9/8/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5289 |
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