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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Michael S. Day

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act relative to police certification.

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PETITION OF:

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act relative to police certification.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1: The fourth paragraph of Section 4 of Chapter 6E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “commonwealth” in line 45 the following-:

“Any applicant who would otherwise be ineligible for certification or re-certification were it not for a presidential or gubernatorial pardon shall remain ineligible for certification or re-certification pursuant to this section.”