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Yes: 6 • No: 0
MassachusettsS 3139194th General Court (2025-2026)SenateWALLET
An Act authorizing the town of Medfield to continue the employment of David O'Toole as deputy fire chief
Sponsored By: Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Public ServiceHouse Steering, Policy and Scheduling
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Bill Overview
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Medfield deputy chief keeps working longer
David O’Toole can continue as Medfield’s deputy fire chief after age 65, while mentally and physically able to do the job. His service ends when he reaches age 70, retires, or the Select Board relieves him of his duties, whichever comes first. The board may require yearly exams by its chosen doctor, paid for by the town. After age 65, the town makes no further pension deductions from his regular pay, but his retirement allowance is fixed at what he would have received by retiring at age 65.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Rebecca L. Rausch
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
committee vote • 7/30/2026
Committee Favorable: Ought to pass
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 258 of the Acts of 2026
10/27/2026Enacted and laid before the Governor
10/19/2026SenateEnacted
10/19/2026HouseRead third and passed to be engrossed
10/15/2026HouseRead second and ordered to a third reading
9/21/2026HouseRules suspended
9/21/2026HouseCommittee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
9/21/2026HouseRead; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
9/14/2026HouseRead second, ordered to a third reading, read third and passed to be engrossed
9/10/2026SenateTaken out of the Orders of the Day
9/10/2026SenateBill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
8/13/2026SenateHearing rescheduled to 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-11:20 AM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
7/14/2026legislatureHearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
6/30/2026legislatureHouse concurred
6/24/2026HouseReferred to the committee on Public Service
6/23/2026Senate
Bill Text
Chapter 258 of the Acts of 2026
10/27/2026
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