H 4747
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’s a petition by Representative Cabral seeking to clarify and potentially modify the terms of these payments. The bill has been referred to various committees for review and consideration, including the Joint Committee on Public Service and Joint Rules committees. It has undergone hearings to gather information and perspectives on the matter.
Key provisions
- Addresses benefit payments by the New Bedford Police Association.
- Filed as a petition by Representative Cabral.
- Reviewed by the Joint Committee on Public Service.
- Reviewed by the Joint Rules Committee.
- Scheduled for multiple hearings to gather information.
- Includes a history of similar legislation related to the New Bedford Police Association.
- The bill was Senate concurred on 11/20/2025.
- The bill was referred to House Rules Committee 8/21/2025
Who is affected
- New Bedford Police Association
- Members of the New Bedford Police Department
- Residents of New Bedford
- The General Court
- The Joint Committee on Public Service
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to clarify the terms of benefit payments.
- It involves ongoing review and consideration by multiple legislative committees.
- It builds upon previous legislation concerning the New Bedford Police Association.
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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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