H 5507 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act authorizing the Adams Fire District to allow firefighters to continue to serve past the age of 65

Summary
By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Barrett, III relative to authorizing the firefighters of the Adams Fire District to continue service past the age of 65. Public Service.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Jun 8, 2026 Last action Jul 14, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jun 11, 2026
Committee
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service
lower
Jun 8, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on House Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of John Barrett
John Barrett
DDemocratic
MA
1st Berkshire