Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

H 2583 — An Act relative to a polygraph testing for police officer applicants

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4654

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2583) of Paul Tucker and others relative to polygraph testing procedures for police officer applicants. Public Service.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4654

  2. Hearing scheduled for 11/07/2017 from 01:00 PM-03:00 PM in B-2

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Public Service

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 196 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Paul Tucker

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (196)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 2583 do?
By Mr. Tucker of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2583) of Paul Tucker and others relative to polygraph testing procedures for police officer applicants. Public Service.
Who sponsors H 2583?
H 2583 is sponsored by Paul Tucker, Timothy R. Whelan, John H. Rogers (Democrat), Mathew Muratore, Joan B. Lovely (Democrat), Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Alice Hanlon Peisch (Democrat), and Juana B. Matias.
What is the current status of H 2583?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H 2583?
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