Massachusetts H4525: An Act authorizing the town of Conway to continue the employment of police department member Michael Habel

What the bill says

From the introduced text, September 15, 2025:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Michael Habel, a member of the police department of the town of Conway, may continue serving in his position until he reaches 70 years of age, the date of his retirement or non-reappointment, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his position. The select board of the town of Conway may, at the town’s expense, require that Michael Habel be examined annually by a physician designated by the select board to determine their physical and mental capability to perform the duties of his position. While continuing to serve as police officers in the town of Conway, Michael Habel shall comply with all requirements of chapter 6E of the General Laws, including: (i) maintaining certification and good standing with the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission; and (ii) complying with all in-service and other training requirements mandated by the municipal police training committee. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Michael Habel pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws subsequent to reaching the age of 65 in connection with his service to the town for retirement or pension purposes. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.

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Sponsors

• Natalie Blais (D, 1st Franklin) · primary sponsor
• Paul Mark (D)

Latest actions

1. August 4, 2026: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 162 of the Acts of 2026
2. July 31, 2026: Enacted and laid before the Governor
3. July 31, 2026: Enacted
4. July 31, 2026: House concurred in the Senate amendment
5. July 31, 2026: Rules suspended
6. July 20, 2026: Referred to the committee on Bills in the Third Reading
7. July 16, 2026: Read third, amended and passed to be engrossed
8. April 9, 2026: Read second and ordered to a third reading
9. March 23, 2026: Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
10. March 19, 2026: Read third and passed to be engrossed

Votes

• Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Public Service (January 9, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H4525?

H4525 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the town of Conway to continue the employment of police department member Michael Habel.

What is the status of H4525?

Signed into law as of August 4, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 162 of the Acts of 2026 (August 4, 2026).

Who sponsored H4525?

Natalie Blais (D, 1st Franklin), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for H4525?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4525