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MA H 5606

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An Act authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the city of Somerville

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

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Did MA H 5606 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5606 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-09-28): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

What is MA H 5606 about?

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5606) of Erika Uyterhoeven (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to appoint special police officers in said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Who sponsors MA H 5606?

Erika Uyterhoeven is the primary sponsor of MA H 5606, joined by 3 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5606) of Erika Uyterhoeven (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to appoint special police officers in said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

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Latest action
2026-09-28 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
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Sponsors

  • Erika Uyterhoevenprimary
  • Christine P. Barbercosponsor
  • Patricia D. Jehlencosponsor
  • Mike Connollycosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-09-28

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

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  2. 2026-09-09

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2026-09-09

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

  4. 2026-08-26

    Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1

  5. 2026-07-29

    Senate concurred

  6. 2026-07-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Service

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5606

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