Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1825: An Act continuing the employment of police chief Edward Walsh in the city of Taunton until attaining the age of 70
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1825 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act continuing the employment of police chief Edward Walsh in the city of Taunton until attaining the age of 70. Primary sponsor: Kelly Dooner (Republican). Most recent recorded action (October 14, 2025): New draft (Dooner) substituted, see S2643.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1825) of Kelly A. Dooner (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to continue the employment of police chief Edward Walsh in the city of Taunton until attaining the age of 70. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Dooner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Third Bristol and Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- New draft (Dooner) substituted, see S2643
- Read second
- Taken out of the Orders of the Day
- Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
- Hearing scheduled for 04/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service