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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | New draft (Dooner) substituted, see S2643↗ |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Read second |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Taken out of the Orders of the Day |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 4/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1 |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J23 | Favorable | 1 entries |
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Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Edward J. Walsh, chief of police for the city of Taunton, may continue to serve in that position until attaining the age of 70, the date of his retirement, or the date he is relieved of duties by the appointing authority for the police chief of the city of Taunton, whichever occurs first; provided, however that Edward J. Walsh is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his office. The appointing authority may require at the city's own expense, that Edward J. Walsh be examined annually by a physician approved by said appointing authority, to determine such physical and mental capability. Deductions shall continue to be made from the regular compensation of Edward J. Walsh pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws.
This act shall take effect upon its passage.
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Edward J. Walsh, chief of police for the city of Taunton, may continue to serve in that position until attaining the age of 70, the date of his retirement, or the date he is relieved of duties by the appointing authority for the police chief of the city of Taunton, whichever occurs first; provided, however that Edward J. Walsh is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his office. The appointing authority may require at the city's own expense, that Edward J. Walsh be examined annually by a physician approved by said appointing authority, to determine such physical and mental capability. Deductions shall continue to be made from the regular compensation of Edward J. Walsh pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.