Clarify civil service info sharing with law enforcement

State Bills: Massachusetts

Published February 27th, 2025

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

The Massachusetts House introduced Bill H.2867 to clarify what civil service information may be furnished to law enforcement authorities. The bill was filed on February 27, 2025, and referred to the Public Service Committee. It remains in early legislative stages, currently under study order as of March 30, 2026.

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House Bill H.2867 proposes to clarify the rules governing civil service information-sharing with law enforcement in Massachusetts. The bill was introduced by Representative Higgins of Leominster and co-sponsored by Representatives Gordon and Eldridge. The specific provisions and scope of authorized information disclosure are not detailed in the available summary, as the bill is still in committee review.

Civil service employers, human resources administrators, and law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts should monitor this legislation as it progresses through the legislative process. A public hearing was held on September 17, 2025, and the bill was subsequently ordered to study. The practical requirements and any compliance obligations will become clearer if the bill advances to a formal vote. No implementation timeline or penalties have been established given the bill's early stage.

Source document (simplified)

Bill H.2867 194th (Current)

An Act to clarify civil service information-sharing

By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2867) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kenneth I. Gordon and James B. Eldridge for legislation to clarify civil service information furnished to law enforcement authorities. Public Service.

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Bill Information

Presenter: Natalie M. Higgins Tabs Bill History Petitioners Committee Vote Committee Summary Hearing Attendance

Bill History

Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2867
| Date | Branch | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 9/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual
Hearing updated to New End Time |
| | House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) |
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