An Act relative to the equality of wage and recruitment of the Massachusetts State Police

This bill reestablishes a career incentive pay program for Massachusetts State Police officers to encourage further education and attract diverse candidates. It directly affects current and future full-time members of the department by linking salary increases to the accumulation of college credits and degrees. Officers earn a ten percent raise for an associate degree, a twenty percent raise for a bachelor's degree, and a twenty-five percent raise for a master's or law degree, provided they graduate from accredited institutions. The legislation specifically excludes officers already receiving similar pay under existing programs and aims to ensure a diverse educational background within the force.