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MA S1039

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nick Collins

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 6E, Section 10(f) of the General Laws regarding the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission appeals process
  • Requires de novo judicial review under Chapter 30A for POST Commission decisions resulting in officer suspensions exceeding 2 weeks or decertification
  • De novo review means a court would examine the case fresh rather than deferring to the Commission's factual findings
  • Filed by Senator Nick Collins (First Suffolk) and referred to the Judiciary Committee
  • Similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate No. 918

Legislative Description

Relative to due process

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday April 2, 2026

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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