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H5606Introduced in the House

Authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the city of Somerville

IntroducedHouse Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Introduced by Erika Uyterhoeven, District 27-MID

What does this bill do?

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Official description

That the city of Somerville be authorized to appoint special police officers in said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Where it stands

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

September 28, 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 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1

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

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

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

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