Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H5420: An Act relative to extending the police chief's service to the town of Leicester
Status: Failed, August 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 11, 2026:
Section 1. Notwithstanding Chapter 32, or any general or special law to the contrary, Kenneth M. Antanavica, Police Chief of the Town of Leicester, may continue to serve in the position of Police Chief up to April 30, 2028, the last day of the month of his 70th birthday, or until the date of his retirement, non-reappointment, or the date he is relieved of his duties by the town, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of his office. No further deductions were made from the regular compensation of Kenneth M. Antanavica under Chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service subsequent to April 30, 2025, and upon retirement, he shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which he would have been entitled had he retired on that date. Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sponsors
- David LeBoeuf (D) · primary sponsor
- Paul Frost (R, 7th Worcester)
- Peter Durant (R, Worcester and Hampshire)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5648 (under House Rule 27)
- : Hearing rescheduled to 06/03/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:45 AM in B-2 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- : Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in B-2
- : 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 H5420?
- H5420 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to extending the police chief's service to the town of Leicester.
- What is the status of H5420?
- Failed as of August 13, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5648 (under House Rule 27) (August 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5420?
- David LeBoeuf (D), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H5420?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5420
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