Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H5389: An Act authorizing the continued employment of Michael Marchand, the fire chief in the town of Upton
Status: Signed into law, October 14, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, April 23, 2026:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Michael Marchand, the chief of the fire department of the town of Upton, may continue to serve in such position until he reaches the age of 70, the date of his retirement or the date he is relieved of his duties by the select board or town manager, at their discretion, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his office. The select board or town manager may, at the town's expense, require that Michael Marchand be examined annually by a physician designated by the select board or town manager to determine his physical and mental capability to perform the duties of his office. SECTION 2. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Michael Marchand pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service performed subsequent to him reaching the age of 65. Upon his retirement for superannuation, Michael Marchand shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to the allowance that he would have been entitled to receive had he retired upon reaching age 65. SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sponsors
- David Muradian (R) · primary sponsor
- Ryan Fattman (R, Worcester and Hampden)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor, Chapter 245 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 (July 29, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is H5389?
- H5389 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the continued employment of Michael Marchand, the fire chief in the town of Upton.
- What is the status of H5389?
- Signed into law as of October 14, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 245 of the Acts of 2026 (October 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5389?
- David Muradian (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for H5389?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5389
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