H 5380·MA·house
An Act exempting the positions of police chief and deputy police chief in the city of Medford from the civil service law
Signed into LawFiled Apr 15, 2026
Sponsor: Paul Donato (D)
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Signed by the Governor, Chapter 192 of the Acts of 2026
Aug 21, 2026
Summary
The bill removes the civil service law requirements for the positions of police chief and deputy police chief in the city of Medford. It allows the city to appoint or remove those officials without following the usual civil service procedures. This change gives the city more direct control over its top police leadership.
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