Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5606: An Act authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the city of Somerville
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5606 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on July 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the city of Somerville. Primary sponsor: Erika Uyterhoeven (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 26, 2026): Read second and ordered to a third reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5606) of Erika Uyterhoeven (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Somerville be authorized to appoint special police officers in said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Christine Barber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service