H 5597·MA·house
An Act providing for the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Acushnet
Reported by CommitteeFiled Jul 22, 2026
Sponsor: Steven J. Ouellette
Latest Action
House: Read second and ordered to a third reading
Oct 13, 2026
Summary
The bill would let the town of Acushnet hire retired police officers to serve as special police officers. This would give the town an additional pool of experienced law‑enforcement personnel to support public safety. It aims to strengthen local policing without creating new full‑time positions.
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