H 5419 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act authorizing the raising the maximum retirement age of special police officers in the town of Kingston to 70 years old

This bill allows retired police officers in the town of Kingston to continue working as special police officers until they reach the age of 70. It removes the previous age limit of 65 for these roles and stops the automatic reduction in pay that typically occurs after an officer turns 65. To qualify, retired officers must pass a medical exam, maintain their professional certifications, and follow the same training and conduct rules as active-duty officers. The chief of police decides which specific duties these officers will perform, and their annual appointments can be ended at any time with 14 days' notice.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 11, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026
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Committee
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May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
May 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
May 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Public Service
lower
0 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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