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Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill

HD 6206: An Act authorizing the Adams Fire District to allow firefighters to continue to serve past the age of 65

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HD 6206 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on June 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act authorizing the Adams Fire District to allow firefighters to continue to serve past the age of 65. Primary sponsor: John Barrett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2026): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Barrett, III relative to authorizing the firefighters of the Adams Fire District to continue service past the age of 65. Public Service.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
John BarrettPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1st Berkshire

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service
  2. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source