H 4742

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: May 14, 2026.

An Act authorizing the town of Pelham to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief.

Bill ID MA-194-H-4742
Session 194
Status failed
Committee Public Service
House failed 2026-05-14
Labor / Employment Public Safety
Summary

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Gary L. Thomann, the police chief of Pelham police department, may continue to serve in the position until ...

Sponsor
Saunders, Aaron L.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-11-10 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-14 Status failed
2026-05-14 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5423 (under House Rule 27)
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