VACATE THE FORFEITURE OR REVOCATION OF THE CHARTER OF THE CUMBERLAND LODGE #14, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

Plain-English Summary

This bill is a formal action by the Rhode Island state legislature to restore the official charter of Cumberland Lodge #14, which is a local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) — a national organization that represents law enforcement officers. At some point, this lodge lost its charter, meaning it was no longer recognized as an official, authorized organization. This bill would officially erase or undo that forfeiture or revocation.

In practical terms, "vacating" the forfeiture means the state would treat the loss of the charter as if it never happened, restoring the lodge's legal standing and official recognition. This would allow Cumberland Lodge #14 to operate again as a fully legitimate FOP chapter, potentially allowing it to conduct business, hold meetings, and represent its members in an official capacity.

This bill primarily affects the police officers and law enforcement personnel in the Cumberland, Rhode Island area who are members of or affiliated with Lodge #14. It is a relatively routine, administrative type of legislation, which is reflected by the fact that it was placed on the Senate "Consent Calendar" — a process used for non-controversial bills that lawmakers generally agree on without extensive debate. The bill does not appear to involve any spending of public money or changes to existing laws affecting the general public.