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MA H 4742

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An Act authorizing the town of Pelham to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 4742 pass?

Not yet. MA H 4742 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-05-14): Accompanied a study order, see H5423 (under House Rule 27)

What is MA H 4742 about?

By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4742) of Aaron L. Saunders and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Pelham be authorized to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Description

By Representative Saunders of Belchertown and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4742) of Aaron L. Saunders and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) that the town of Pelham be authorized to continue the employment of Gary L. Thomann as police chief in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-05-14 — Accompanied a study order, see H5423 (under House Rule 27)
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Sponsors

  • Aaron L. Saunderscosponsor
  • Joanne M. Comerfordcosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-05-14

    Accompanied a study order, see H5423 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2026-03-11

    Hearing rescheduled to 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2026-02-27

    Hearing scheduled for 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2025-11-20

    Hearing scheduled for 11/20/2025 from 05:00 PM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only

  5. 2025-11-13

    Senate concurred

  6. 2025-11-10

    Referred to the committee on Public Service

    referral-committee

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4742

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