Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H5513: An Act authorizing the town of Middleton to continue the employment of police officer Richard Kassiotis
Status: Passed one chamber, September 17, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 17, 2026:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Richard Kassiotis, a police officer of the town of Middleton, may continue to serve in such position until reaching age 67, the date of his retirement or 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 a police officer. The select board may, at the town's own expense, require that Richard Kassiotis be examined annually by a physician designated by the select board, to determine such physical and mental capability to perform the duties of his office. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Richard Kassiotis, pursuant to chapter 32 of the General Laws, for service after his reaching age 65. Upon retirement for superannuation, he shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to the allowance to which he would have been entitled had he retired upon reaching age 65. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sponsors
- Bradley Jones (R) · primary sponsor
- Sally Kerans (D, 13th Essex)
- Tarr, Andrew (D, 5th Essex)
Latest actions
- : Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading
- : 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
- : Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- : Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:20 AM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- : Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Public Service
Votes
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Public Service (July 29, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is H5513?
- H5513 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the town of Middleton to continue the employment of police officer Richard Kassiotis.
- What is the status of H5513?
- Passed one chamber as of September 17, 2026. Latest action: Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading (September 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5513?
- Bradley Jones (R), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H5513?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5513
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