On July 24th the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed HB 2820 An Act to reform police standards and shift resources to build a more equitable, fair and just commonwealth that values Black lives and communities of color The final tally was 93 yea, 66 nay. Please click here to see how your representative voted.  We […]

From the desk of NEPBA attorneys Nolan – Perroni – July 21, 2020 What started as an 11-page “conversation starter” by the Governor has exploded into a 140 page, 219 amendment House Bill. This exercise has become a runaway train and everyone is in its path. If requested to sign an affidavit under oath swearing […]

Amendment 3   Membership of Police Standards and Training Commission Rep Silvia This creates a fairness in the nominating process for all the police labor groups. Membership of Police Standards and Training Commission Mr. Silvia of Fall River move to amend the bill, as amended, in Section 29 by deleting in section 2 the following “1 […]