H2585

Relative to police chief reform and improvement – certification act

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a certification process for police chiefs in Massachusetts, including a distinct Police Chief Standards and Accreditation Committee.

The bill introduces a certification process for police chiefs in Massachusetts, creating a distinct Police Chief Standards and Accreditation Committee. This committee will develop and implement procedures for temporary, provisional, and professional licenses for police chiefs. The process aims to improve the professional quality of police chiefs and remove those who do not meet reasonable standards. The committee's membership will include individuals with substantial experience as police chiefs and representatives of the general public.

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Calendar

Sep 25, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Hearing

History

Apr 23

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)

Sep 11, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security