Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H4742: An Act authorizing the town of Pelham to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief
Status: Failed, May 14, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, November 10, 2025:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Gary L. Thomann, the police chief of Pelham police department, may continue to serve in the position until May 17, 2032, the date of his retirement, or until the date he is relieved of his duties, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his office. The select board may require, at its own expense, that Gary L. Thomann be examined by an impartial physician designated by the select board to determine such capability. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Gary L. Thomann pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service subsequent to May 31, 2027, and upon retirement, Gary L. Thomann shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which he would have been entitled had he retired on May 31, 2027. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sponsors
- Aaron Saunders (D) · primary sponsor
- Joanne Comerford (D, Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5423 (under House Rule 27)
- : Hearing rescheduled to 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- : Hearing scheduled for 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- : Hearing scheduled for 11/20/2025 from 05:00 PM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Public Service
- : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Common questions
- What is H4742?
- H4742 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the town of Pelham to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief.
- What is the status of H4742?
- Failed as of May 14, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5423 (under House Rule 27) (May 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored H4742?
- Aaron Saunders (D), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for H4742?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4742
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