HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 5077

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, July 25, 2022.

The committee on Public Service to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4888) of John Barrett, III (by vote of the town) that the town of Hancock be authorized to allow firefighters and police officers to continue serving, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (House, No. 5077) ought to pass [Local Approval Received].

For the committee,

KENNETH I. GORDON.

        FILED ON: 7/20/2022

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 5077

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Second General Court
(2021-2022)

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An Act authorizing the town of Hancock to allow firefighters and police to continue serving past age 65.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Town of Hancock fire fighters and police chief may continue in such positions until the age of 70, provided, however, that they are mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of such position. The Selectmen may require them to be examined by an impartial physician to determine such capability. The fire fighters' and police chief's employment shall continue until the reach age 70, or their non-reappointment or termination, whichever occurs first.

SECTION 2. The provisions of this law shall not entitle any firefighter or police chief to remain in the service to the Town of Hancock if removed or suspended from the office.

SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.