Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4742: An Act authorizing the town of Pelham to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4742 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on November 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the town of Pelham to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5423 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4742) of Aaron L. Saunders and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Pelham be authorized to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Aaron Saunders | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5423 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing rescheduled to 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Hearing scheduled for 11/20/2025 from 05:00 PM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service