Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H4506: An Act authorizing the town of Conway to continue the employment of fire department member Howard Boyden
Status: Signed into law, August 4, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 11, 2025:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Howard Boyden, a member of the Conway fire department, may continue to serve in such position until they reach the age of 70, the date of their retirement or the date they are removed or suspended from office, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that they remain physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of the position; provided further, that Howard Boyden shall, at the expense of the town of Conway, be examined by an impartial physician designated by the town to determine such capability. No deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Howard Boyden pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service performed subsequent to his 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.
Sponsors
- Natalie Blais (D, 1st Franklin) · primary sponsor
- Paul Mark (D)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor, Chapter 161 of the Acts of 2026
- : Enacted and laid before the Governor
- : Enacted
- : House concurred in the Senate amendment
- : Rules suspended
- : Referred to the committee on Bills in the Third Reading
- : Read third, amended and passed to be engrossed
- : Read second and ordered to a third reading
- : Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
- : 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 H4506?
- H4506 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the town of Conway to continue the employment of fire department member Howard Boyden.
- What is the status of H4506?
- Signed into law as of August 4, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 161 of the Acts of 2026 (August 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored H4506?
- Natalie Blais (D, 1st Franklin), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for H4506?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4506
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