Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2585: An Act relative to police chief reform and improvement – certification act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2585 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to police chief reform and improvement – certification act. Primary sponsor: Mike Day (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2585) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon relative to police chief reform, improvement and certification. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Day | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31st Middlesex |
| Vincent Lawrence Dixon | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5322 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 09/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security