Massachusetts H5642: An Act relative to the disability retirement of Michael D. Chapdelaine, a police officer in the city known as the town of West Springfield

What the bill says

From the introduced text, August 4, 2026:

SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the West Springfield retirement board shall increase the accidental disability retirement allowance payable to Michael D. Chapdelaine, a retired police officer of the police department in the city known as the town of West Springfield, who, as a result of injuries sustained while in performance of his duties on November 8, 2000, is totally and permanently incapacitated from performing the essential duties of a police officer. (b) The yearly amount of pension for Michael D. Chapdelaine, paid monthly, shall be equal to 100 per cent of the rate of regular compensation used in calculating his original accidental disability retirement allowance, effective on his retirement date of May 29, 2002, together with any cost of living adjustments subsequently granted pursuant to sections 102 and 103 of chapter 32 of the General Laws. (c) Notwithstanding the hours and earnings limitations of sections 91 and 91A of chapter 32 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the annual earnings of Michael D. Chapdelaine from employment in the service of the commonwealth or a county, city, town, district or authority, including as a consultant or independent contractor or as a person whose regular duties require that his time be devoted to the service of the …

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Sponsors

• Michael Finn (D, 6th Hampden) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. September 9, 2026: 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>
2. September 9, 2026: 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>
3. August 26, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
4. August 6, 2026: Senate concurred
5. August 4, 2026: Referred to the committee on Public Service

Common questions

What is H5642?

H5642 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to the disability retirement of Michael D. Chapdelaine, a police officer in the city known as the town of West Springfield.

What is the status of H5642?

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 H5642?

Michael Finn (D, 6th Hampden).

Where is the official record for H5642?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5642