H 2718 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the labor participation in the POST commission

This bill amends the composition of the POST Commission (Peace Officer Standards and Training) by requiring two of its members to be appointed from a list of six nominations provided by law enforcement labor organizations. It directly affects the selection process for the commission, which oversees training and standards for law enforcement officers in Massachusetts. The key change adds a specific appointment pathway for labor organization representatives, ensuring their input in commission membership. This is a procedural adjustment to the commission's structure, not a change to law enforcement policies.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
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 · 1 co-sponsor

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