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MA SD 563

in committee

An Act relative to the diverse recruitment and reform of the Massachusetts State Police

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

Quick answers

Did MA SD 563 pass?

Not yet. MA SD 563 is in committee as of 2025-02-27 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-27): House concurred

What is MA SD 563 about?

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1759) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the diverse recruitment and reform of the Massachusetts State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Who sponsors MA SD 563?

Michael F. Rush is the primary sponsor of MA SD 563.

Description

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1759) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to the diverse recruitment and reform of the Massachusetts State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Introduced
Latest action
2025-02-27 — House concurred
Bill type
proposed bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Michael F. Rushprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

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