Massachusetts S3108: An Act authorizing the town of Andover to exempt all Andover police officers from civil service

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 1, 2026:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, all of the positions of all police officers in all ranks in the police department of the town of Andover shall be exempt from Chapter 31 of the General Laws. SECTION 2. Section 1 of this act shall not impair the civil service status of any person holding the position of a sworn member of the police department in the town of Andover on the effective date of this act. SECTION 3. Notwithstanding section 2, no appointment or promotion made after the effective date of this act shall be subject to chapter 31 of the General Laws. SECTION 4. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

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Sponsors

• Barry Finegold (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. August 13, 2026: Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3260
2. July 14, 2026: Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:20 AM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
3. June 30, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
4. June 3, 2026: House concurred
5. June 1, 2026: Referred to the committee on Public Service

Common questions

What is S3108?

S3108 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the town of Andover to exempt all Andover police officers from civil service.

What is the status of S3108?

Failed as of August 13, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3260 (August 13, 2026).

Who sponsored S3108?

Barry Finegold (D).

Where is the official record for S3108?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3108