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MA H5110

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Saunders

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Petersham Police Department officers Richard D. Cooley Jr. and David A. Shoemaker to continue employment until age 70, notwithstanding Massachusetts maximum age requirements for police officers

  • Continued employment is contingent on both officers remaining mentally and physically capable of performing their duties

  • The town may require medical examinations by a town-designated impartial physician at the town's expense to verify fitness for duty

  • No further retirement deductions under Chapter 32 of the General Laws will be taken from the officers' compensation during the extended employment period

  • Upon retirement, both officers will receive superannuation retirement allowances calculated as if they had retired at age 65

Legislative Description

Authorizing the town of Petersham to continue the employment of police department members Richard D. Cooley Jr. and David A. Shoemaker

Last Action

Hearing rescheduled to 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Service2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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