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MA H 5642

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An Act relative to the disability retirement of Michael D. Chapdelaine, a police officer in the city known as the town of West Springfield

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

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Did MA H 5642 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5642 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (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

What is MA H 5642 about?

By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5642) of Michael J. Finn (with the approval of the mayor and town council) relative to the disability retirement of Michael D. Chapdelaine, a police officer in the city known as the town of West Springfield. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Who sponsors MA H 5642?

Michael J. Finn is the primary sponsor of MA H 5642.

Description

By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5642) of Michael J. Finn (with the approval of the mayor and town council) relative to the disability retirement of Michael D. Chapdelaine, a police officer in the city known as the town of West Springfield. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

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Latest action
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
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Sponsors

  • Michael J. Finnprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 2026-08-26

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

  4. 2026-08-06

    Senate concurred

  5. 2026-08-04

    Referred to the committee on Public Service

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5642

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