Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 4628: An Act authorizing the city of North Adams to appoint retired North Adams police officers as special police officers within said city for paid detail assignments
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 4628 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on May 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the city of North Adams to appoint retired North Adams police officers as special police officers within said city for paid detail assignments. Primary sponsor: John Barrett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2025): Referred to the committee on Public Service.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4141) of John Barrett, III (by the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of North Adams be authorized to appoint retired North Adams police officers as special police officers within said city for paid detail assignments. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Barrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Berkshire |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to the committee on Public Service