An Act increasing pre-employment requirements for appointment as a Massachusetts police officer

Introduced

In Committee

Floor

Crossed Over

Passed

Enacted

Overview Bill text 1 History 1 Sponsors

Apr 6, 2026 · Senate

Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 190 days quiet

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