H 5427 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act authorizing the town of Natick to continue the employment of Police Chief James Hicks beyond the age of 65

Summary

By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5427) of David Paul Linsky (by vote of the town) that the town of Natick be authorized to continue the employment of James Hicks, police chief in said town, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2026

Committee Review

Aug 2026

Senate Passage

May 2026

Governor

Introduced May 14, 2026 Last action Aug 17, 2026

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Aug 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

lower

Jul 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

lower

May 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate concurred

upper

May 14, 2026

Committee

Referred to the committee on Public Service

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors