An Act authorizing the town of Monterey to continue the employment of police officer Jennifer O. Brown
This bill authorizes the town of Monterey to extend the employment of police officer Jennifer O. Brown beyond age 65 until she reaches age 70, provided she remains mentally and physically capable of performing her duties. It ensures she will not have retirement deductions withheld after age 65 and guarantees her a retirement benefit equal to what she would have received at age 65 upon retirement. The town may require her to undergo a medical examination by the Berkshire County Retirement System to verify her capability for continued service. The bill directly affects only Officer Brown and her specific employment terms with the Monterey police department.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 29, 2025
Last action Jun 18, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
3
May 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read third and passed to be engrossed
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Dec 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Dec 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Public Service
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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