Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts S3281: An Act authorizing the town of Heath to continue the employment of a call member of the Heath fire department
Status: In committee, October 21, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 13, 2026:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding chapter 32 of the general laws or of any other general or special law to the contrary, Will Emmet, a call member of the Heath Fire Department of the town of Heath, may continue to serve in such position beyond the age of 65; provided, however, that Will Emmet remains physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of fire fighter, and, provided further that Will Emmet shall not remain in service beyond the age of 70. The town of Heath may require Will Emmet to undergo an examination, at the expense of the town, by an impartial physician designated by the town to determine his fitness to remain in service. This act shall not entitle Will Emmet to remain in service to the town of Heath if otherwise removed or suspended from office in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. SECTION 2. No further deductions shall be made from Will Emmet's regular compensation under chapter 32 of the General Laws for any service performed subsequent to reaching the age of 65. Upon his retirement, he shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which he would have been entitled had he retired upon reaching age 65, if any. SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sponsors
- Paul Mark (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Hearing scheduled for 11/02/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- : House concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Public Service
Common questions
- What is S3281?
- S3281 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the town of Heath to continue the employment of a call member of the Heath fire department.
- What is the status of S3281?
- In committee as of October 21, 2026. Latest action: Hearing scheduled for 11/02/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only (October 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored S3281?
- Paul Mark (D).
- Where is the official record for S3281?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3281
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