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MA H4140

Bill

Status

Passed

10/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alice Peisch

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the town of Wellesley to increase the 15-mile residency limit for members of the regular police and fire departments beyond the current state requirement under M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 99A

  • Any increase to the residency limit must be negotiated through a collective bargaining agreement under Chapter 150E of the General Laws

  • Applies specifically to non-civil service public safety personnel in Wellesley

  • Filed as a home rule petition with local approval already received from the town

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relative to non-civil service public safety personnel in the town of Wellesley

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 49 of the Acts of 2025

10/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling7/14/2025
Municipalities and Regional Government5/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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