Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3902: An Act authorizing the town of Stoughton to exempt all Stoughton police officers at all ranks from civil service
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3902 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the town of Stoughton to exempt all Stoughton police officers at all ranks from civil service. Primary sponsor: Ted Philips (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (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 Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3902) of Edward R. Philips, William C. Galvin and William J. Driscoll, Jr. (by vote of the town) that the town of Stoughton be authorized to exempt police officers from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Philips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Norfolk |
| Bill Driscoll | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol |
| Bill Galvin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Norfolk |
“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 H5356 (under House Rule 27)
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service