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MA H 5566

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An Act authorizing the town of Warren to continue the employment of Steven Perkins

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

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Did MA H 5566 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5566 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-09-28): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

What is MA H 5566 about?

By Representative Smola of Warren and Senator Oliveira, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5566) of Todd M. Smola (by vote of the town) that the town of Warren be authorized to continue the employment of Steven Perkins, a member of the fire department of said town, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Description

By Representative Smola of Warren and Senator Oliveira, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5566) of Todd M. Smola (by vote of the town) that the town of Warren be authorized to continue the employment of Steven Perkins, a member of the fire department of said town, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

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Latest action
2026-09-28 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
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Sponsors

  • Todd M. Smolacosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-09-28

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

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  2. 2026-09-09

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2026-09-09

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

  4. 2026-08-26

    Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1

  5. 2026-07-09

    Senate concurred

  6. 2026-07-06

    Referred to the committee on Public Service

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5566

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