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MassachusettsH 4175194th General Court (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act relative to the charter of the town of Provincetown

Sponsored By: Hadley Luddy (Democratic), Julian Cyr (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Municipalities and Regional GovernmentHouse Steering, Policy and Scheduling

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Residents get preference for fire jobs

The Town Manager must consult the Fire Chief on all Fire Department hires. For every appointment—temporary, permanent, full-time, part-time, or on call—Provincetown residents get hiring preference. This applies to all roles in the department.

Fire board created and emergency roles

The Town Manager appoints a Board of Fire Engineers for one-year terms, with up to seven members. The Fire Chief is responsible for putting out fires, protecting life and property, and running emergency medical services. The Chief can coordinate with federal, state, county, and nearby towns. During a declared emergency, the Chief supports the Field Director.

New rules for hiring the Fire Chief

The Town Manager appoints the Fire Chief. The Select Board has 15 days to confirm or object; no action means confirmation. The Town and Chief must sign a written contract that sets duties, powers, and benefits. The Board of Fire Engineers may recommend candidates, but the Chief does not have to be on the Board.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Hadley Luddy

    Democratic • House

  • Julian Cyr

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 11 • No: 0

committee vote • 7/2/2025

Committee Favorable: Ought to Pass

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor, Chapter 5 of the Acts of 2026

    1/22/2026

  2. Enacted and laid before the Governor

    1/15/2026Senate

  3. Enacted

    1/15/2026House

  4. Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed

    1/12/2026Senate

  5. Taken out of the Orders of the Day

    1/12/2026Senate

  6. Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading

    9/22/2025Senate

  7. Read third and passed to be engrossed

    9/18/2025House

  8. Read second and ordered to a third reading

    8/14/2025House

  9. Rules suspended

    8/14/2025House

  10. Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

    8/14/2025House

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

    7/16/2025House

  12. Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1

    6/17/2025legislature

  13. Senate concurred

    6/2/2025Senate

  14. Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government

    5/29/2025House

Bill Text

  • Chapter 5 of the Acts of 2026

    1/22/2026

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