H 5427

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: August 17, 2026.

An Act authorizing the town of Natick to continue the employment of Police Chief James Hicks beyond the age of 65.

Bill ID MA-194-H-5427

Session 194

Status passed_lower

Committee House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

House passed_lower 2026-08-17

Labor / Employment Public Safety

Summary

SECTION I. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, James Hicks, Police Chief of the Town of Natick, may continue to serve in that position until reaching age ...

Sponsor

Linsky, David Paul

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-05-14	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-08-17	Status	passed_lower
2026-08-17	Latest Action	Read second and ordered to a third reading

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