Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H5579: An Act authorizing the town of Stockbridge to modify Fire Department employment
Status: In committee, September 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, July 13, 2026:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, call firefighters, volunteer firefighters, and fire engineers for the Town of Stockbridge who would be subject to mandatory retirement on the last day of the month in which they turn 65 years old, and, if a member of the retirement system, are retired for superannuation, may serve in such position until the age of 70, or until the date of retirement or non-reappointment, whichever occurs first; provided, however that no deductions from regular compensation shall be made under chapter 32 of the General Laws subsequent to reaching the age of 65 in connection with service to the Town for retirement or pension purposes; and provided that the employee is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of the position. The Town may, at the employee’s own expense, require that the employees be examined by an impartial physician acceptable to the town. SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sponsors
- Leigh Davis (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- : Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- : Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Public Service
Common questions
- What is H5579?
- H5579 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the town of Stockbridge to modify Fire Department employment.
- What is the status of H5579?
- In committee as of September 9, 2026. Latest action: Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span> (September 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5579?
- Leigh Davis (D).
- Where is the official record for H5579?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5579
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