Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H5248: An Act authorizing the city of Beverly to continue the employment of John G. LeLacheur as police chief
Status: Signed into law, September 22, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 12, 2026:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, John G. LeLacheur, the chief of the city of Beverly police department, may be appointed and may continue to serve in such position until he reaches 70 years of age, the date of his retirement or the date he is relieved of his duties by the mayor of the city of Beverly, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of the position. The city of Beverly may require, at its own expense, that John G. LeLacheur be examined by an impartial physician designated by the city to determine his mental and physical capability. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of John G. LeLacheur pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service subsequent to reaching the age of 65 years old and upon retirement John G. LeLacheur shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which he would have been entitled had he retired upon reaching the age of 65 years old. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sponsors
- Hannah Bowen (D, 6th Essex) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor, Chapter 218 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
- : Rules suspended
- : Read second and ordered to a third reading
- : Rules suspended
Votes
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Public Service (May 8, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is H5248?
- H5248 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the city of Beverly to continue the employment of John G. LeLacheur as police chief.
- What is the status of H5248?
- Signed into law as of September 22, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 218 of the Acts of 2026 (September 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5248?
- Hannah Bowen (D, 6th Essex).
- Where is the official record for H5248?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5248
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