H 2621 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to "Critical Incident Leave"

H 2621 creates "Critical Incident Leave" for law enforcement officers who discharge firearms during critical incidents. It directly affects municipal and state police officers who use weapons in active situations. The bill establishes a specific administrative leave process for these officers, ensuring they receive leave without penalty during the investigation period following firearm discharge. This policy change aims to clarify procedures for officers involved in incidents requiring the use of force.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Dec 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Dec 4, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Dec 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Nov 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors