Bill Commons

MA H 4747

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An Act relative to the New Bedford Police Association

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 4747 pass?

Not yet. MA H 4747 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-10-22): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

What is MA H 4747 about?

By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to benefit payments by the New Bedford Police Association. Public Service.

Who sponsors MA H 4747?

Antonio F. D. Cabral is the primary sponsor of MA H 4747.

Description

By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to benefit payments by the New Bedford Police Association. Public Service.

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Latest action
2026-10-22 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
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Sponsors

  • Antonio F. D. Cabralprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-10-22

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

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  2. 2026-10-22

    Reported on a part of H5423

  3. 2026-10-22

    Reported from the committee on House Rules

  4. 2026-05-14

    Accompanied a study order, see H5423 (under House Rule 27)

  5. 2026-03-11

    Hearing rescheduled to 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  6. 2026-02-27

    Hearing scheduled for 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  7. 2025-11-20

    Hearing scheduled for 11/20/2025 from 05:00 PM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

  8. 2025-11-13

    Senate concurred

  9. 2025-10-20

    Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service

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  10. 2025-08-21

    Referred to the committee on House Rules

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