An Act providing for the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Acushnet
Summary
By Representatives Ouellette of Westport and Sylvia of Fairhaven, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5597) of Steven J. Ouellette, Mark C. Montigny and Mark D. Sylvia (by vote of the town) that the town of Acushnet be authorized to appoint retired police officers as special police officers in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Jul 2026
Senate Passage
Jul 2026
Governor
Introduced Jul 22, 2026
Last action Aug 26, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jul 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jul 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
lower
0 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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