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H2828Introduced in the House

Relative to expanding the hiring radius for police departments

Introduced

Introduced by Christopher Flanagan, District 01-BAR

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Relative to residency requirements for certain police officers, firefighters and fire alarm division personnel. Public Service.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)

March 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2

  4. Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

  6. Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)

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