H 2810 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act authorizing the city of Taunton to continue the employment of police chief Edward J. Walsh

This bill allows Taunton's Police Chief Edward J. Walsh to continue serving beyond standard retirement age. It specifically permits him to remain in his position until he turns 70, retires, or is removed by city leadership, provided he passes annual medical exams approved by the city. The city must cover the cost of these annual physical and mental capability evaluations. The bill does not change his salary deductions under existing law. (1 sentence for procedural nature)
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Oct 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Nov 5, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors