Massachusetts § 16B - Days off for police; one day out of six
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 16B — Days off for police; one day out of six, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16B. Days off for police; one day out of six
Section 16B. Except in Boston, members of the police department of every town which accepts this section by vote of its city council in case of a city or of the town, in case of a town, whether or not section fourteen, fifteen, sixteen or sixteen A has theretofore been operative therein, shall be excused from duty for one day out of every six without loss of pay.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 16B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 16B cover?
Section 16B ("Days off for police; one day out of six") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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