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State Government / Massachusetts / Legislation / H 5606

H 5606Session 194thHouseIn committee

An Act authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the city of Somerville

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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.]

Latest development · Sep 28, 2026

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

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Session
194th
Introduced
Jul 27, 2026
Latest passage
Date unavailable
TopicsSponsorsActionsRelated billsDiscussion

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Justice & Public Safety

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Bill

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Primary sponsorErika Uyterhoeven
cosponsorChristine P. Barber
cosponsorMike Connolly
cosponsorPatricia D. Jehlen

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  1. Sep 28, 2026

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

    Committee Passage FavorableReferral CommitteeHouse
  2. Sep 9, 2026

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

    Massachusetts General Court
  3. Sep 9, 2026

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

    Massachusetts General Court
  4. Aug 26, 2026

    Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1

    Massachusetts General Court
  5. Jul 29, 2026

    Senate concurred

    Senate
  6. Jul 27, 2026

    Referred to the committee on Public Service

    Referral CommitteeHouse

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Source data last updated Sep 28, 2026.