H5427

Authorizing the town of Natick to continue the employment of Police Chief James Hicks beyond the age of 65

Introduced·5/14/26
Introduced Text

Allows the town of Natick to retain Police Chief James Hicks beyond age 65.

The bill authorizes the town of Natick to continue employing Police Chief James Hicks past the age of 65. Hicks can serve until age 67, retirement, or removal by the Select Board, provided he remains mentally and physically capable. The Select Board can require annual medical examinations at the town's expense. Hicks' compensation will not be reduced, and he will receive a superannuation retirement allowance as if he had retired at age 65.

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Where it stands

Current
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 3

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

Jun 3

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Jul 27

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Jun 3

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 06/03/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:45 AM in B-2 Hearing updated to New End Time

May 22

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in B-2