Rep. Ryan Hamilton

Maddy summaryThis law allows the city of Methuen to hire retired police officers up to the age of 70 to work as special police officers handling traffic duties. While these officers can serve until they turn 70, those between 65 and 70 are restricted to traffic work only, and the city will stop reducing their pay after they reach 65. Additionally, the bill ensures that any special police officer retiring after age 65 receives the same pension they would have earned if they had retired at 65.

By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2824) of Natalie M. Higgins, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the imposition of an annual excise tax upon certain private institutions of higher learning. Revenue.

By Representative Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 7B) of Ryan M. Hamilton (with the approval of the acting mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize a special election in the city of Methuen to fill a vacancy in the office of Mayor. Election Laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public schools and colleges in Massachusetts to print the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline phone and text number on all student identification cards. The law applies to students in grades 6 through 12 in public schools and to all students at public and private higher education institutions. Starting July 1, 2023, any new cards issued or replacements for lost or damaged cards must include this contact information, though existing unused cards from before that date may still be distributed. The measure aims to make mental health support resources more visible and accessible to students by integrating them directly into everyday identification items.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the rules for teachers who move between school districts and state education offices to ensure their retirement benefits remain consistent. It clarifies that educators working for the executive office of education or the department of elementary and secondary education will keep their status as teachers and stay in the teachers' or Boston retirement systems without interruption. Additionally, the bill offers a one-time chance for certain long-term members of these retirement systems to join an alternative savings program, requiring them to pay back contributions at a specific rate if they choose to participate.

By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2630) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to retirement benefits for teachers. Public Service.

By Representative Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2548) of Ryan M. Hamilton (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the maximum age requirement for police officers for the city of Methuen. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

By Representative Cahill of Lynn and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Daniel Cahill and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to further regulate insurance claims. Financial Services.

By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2616) of Tram T. Nguyen and others that the Executive Office for Administration and Finance fund the civil service unit of the Human Resource Division. Public Service.