Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
StateMassachusettsIn Committee
S 3260: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Service, to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to authorize the town of Andover to exempt all Andover police officers from civil service.
Joint Committee on Public Service
S 3260 status: In Committee — Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules (updated Aug 17, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
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Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Senate, August 13, 2026 -- The committee on Public Service, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3108) of Barry R. Finegold (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Andover to exempt all Andover police officers from civil service, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 3260).
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct economic benefit identified
Risks
- No direct economic risk identified
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Facilitates formal legislative review of local town requests.
Risks
- Potential uncertainty regarding future impacts on local labor practices if civil service exemptions proceed.
Technology Industry
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Public Health & Safety
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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This is a procedural study order; the actual impact will depend on the subsequent legislation it intends to study.
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