Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5427: An Act authorizing the town of Natick to continue the employment of Police Chief James Hicks beyond the age of 65
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5427 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on May 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the town of Natick to continue the employment of Police Chief James Hicks beyond the age of 65. Primary sponsor: David Linsky (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 1, 2026): Signed by the Governor, Chapter 230 of the Acts of 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5427) of David Paul Linsky (by vote of the town) that the town of Natick be authorized to continue the employment of James Hicks, police chief in said town, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Linsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor, Chapter 230 of the Acts of 2026
- Enacted and laid before the Governor
- Enacted
- Read third and passed to be engrossed
- Taken out of the Orders of the Day
- Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading
- Read third and passed to be engrossed
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing rescheduled to 06/03/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:45 AM in B-2 Hearing updated to New End Time
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