Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 3275: An Act authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Dighton
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3275 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on October 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Dighton. Primary sponsor: Kelly Dooner (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 8, 2026): Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, October 5, 2026 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Dooner) for the Senate Bill relative to the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Dighton (Senate, No. 2939).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Dooner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Third Bristol and Plymouth |
| Justin Thurber | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Bristol |
“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; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Read third and passed to be engrossed
- Ordered to a third reading
- New draft (Dooner) of S2939