Massachusetts S3268: An Act authorizing the Montague Center Fire District and the Turners Falls Fire District to continue the membership of members John Annear, Lawrence William Peters Jr., David Rehorka, Richard Sawin and Sallie Sawin

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 18, 2026:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, David Rehorka, member of the Montague Center Fire District, John Annear, member of the Montague Center Fire District and the Turners Falls Fire District, and Richard Sawin, Lawrence William Peters Jr. and Sallie Sawin, members of the Turners Falls Fire District, may continue serving in their positions until they reach 72 years of age or the date of their retirement or non-reappointment, whichever occurs first; provided, however, that they are mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of their position. SECTION 2. The Prudential Committee of the Montague Center Fire District may, at the district’s expense, require that David Rehorka and John Annear be examined annually by a physician designated by the district to determine their physical and mental capability to perform the duties of their position. SECTION 3. The Prudential Committee of the Turners Falls Fire District may, at the district’s expense, require that John Annear, Richard Sawin, Lawrence William Peters Jr. and Sallie Sawin be examined annually by a physician designated by the district to determine their physical and mental capability to perform the duties of their position. SECTION 4. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of John Annear, Richard Sawin, Lawrence William Peters Jr., David Rehorka and Sallie Sawin pursuant to …

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Sponsors

• Joanne Comerford (D, Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester) · 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 31, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
4. August 31, 2026: House concurred
5. July 30, 2026: Referred to the committee on Public Service
6. July 30, 2026: Rules suspended
7. June 18, 2026: Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Common questions

What is S3268?

S3268 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the Montague Center Fire District and the Turners Falls Fire District to continue the membership of members John Annear, Lawrence William Peters Jr., David Rehorka, Richard Sawin and Sallie Sawin.

What is the status of S3268?

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 S3268?

Joanne Comerford (D, Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester).

Where is the official record for S3268?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3268