Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4475: An Act authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Norwood
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4475 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on September 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Norwood. Primary sponsor: John Rogers (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5289.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4475) of John H. Rogers (by vote of the town) that the town of Norwood be authorized to appoint retired police officers as special police officers in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Rogers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th 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 new draft, see H5289
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service