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MA S1235

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Oliveira

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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 review under Chapter 30A for appeals of Commission decisions resulting in officer suspensions exceeding 2 weeks or decertification
  • De novo review means a court would examine the case fresh rather than simply deferring to the Commission's findings
  • Similar legislation (Senate No. 1103) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

Relative to due process

Last Action

Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886

12/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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