Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H4235: An Act authorizing the town of Rochester to continue the employment of fire chief Scott Weigel
Status: Signed into law, February 18, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 23, 2025:
Section 1: Notwithstanding chapter 32 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, Scott Weigel, chief of the fire department of the town of Rochester, may continue in service in such position until he reaches the age of 70; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of such position. The town of Rochester may, at its own expense, require Scott Weigel to undergo an annual examination by an impartial physician designated by the town to determine his capability to remain in service. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Scott Weigel under said chapter 32 for any service subsequent to his reaching 65 years of age and, upon retirement, Scott Weigel shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which he would have been entitled had he retired at 65 years of age. Section 2: This Act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sponsors
- Mark Sylvia (D) · primary sponsor
- Michael Rodrigues (D, First Bristol and Plymouth)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor, Chapter 25 of the Acts of 2026
- : Enacted and laid before the Governor
- : Enacted
- : Read second, ordered to a third reading, read third and passed to be engrossed
- : Taken out of the Orders of the Day
- : Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
- : Read third and passed to be engrossed
- : Read second and ordered to a third reading
- : Rules suspended
- : Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
Votes
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Public Service (December 8, 2025): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is H4235?
- H4235 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the town of Rochester to continue the employment of fire chief Scott Weigel.
- What is the status of H4235?
- Signed into law as of February 18, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 25 of the Acts of 2026 (February 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored H4235?
- Mark Sylvia (D), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for H4235?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4235
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