H5579 • 2025

An Act authorizing the town of Stockbridge to modify Fire Department employment

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Sponsor: Davis, Leigh
Last action: 2026-07-13
Official status: Referred to the committee on Public Service
Effective date: Not listed

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An Act authorizing the town of Stockbridge to modify Fire Department employment

An Act authorizing the town of Stockbridge to modify Fire Department employment By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

An Act authorizing the town of Stockbridge to modify Fire Department employment By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
5579) of Leigh Davis (by vote of the town) that the town of Stockbridge be authorized to modify employment for the fire department of said town.
Public Service.
[Local Approval Received.]

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Bill History

2026-07-13 House
Referred to the committee on Public Service

Official Summary Text

An Act authorizing the town of Stockbridge to modify Fire Department employment
By Representative Davis of Great Barrington and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5579) of Leigh Davis (by vote of the town) that the town of Stockbridge be authorized to modify employment for the fire department of said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.5579

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, call firefighters, volunteer firefighters, and fire engineers for the Town of Stockbridge who would be subject to mandatory retirement on the last day of the month in which they turn 65 years old, and, if a member of the retirement system, are retired for superannuation, may serve in such position until the age of 70, or until the date of retirement or non-reappointment, whichever occurs first; provided, however that no deductions from regular compensation shall be made under chapter 32 of the General Laws subsequent to reaching the age of 65 in connection with service to the Town for retirement or pension purposes; and provided that the employee is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of the position. The Town may, at the employee’s own expense, require that the employees be examined by an impartial physician acceptable to the town.

SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its passage.

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