H3900
An Act authorizing the raising the maximum retirement age of special police officers in the town of Kingston to 70 years old
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the town of Kingston, Massachusetts, to increase the maximum retirement age for special police officers to 70 years old. Currently, the retirement age is not specified in local ordinances. The bill seeks to provide greater flexibility for the town to retain experienced officers beyond the standard retirement age. It is a local authorization, meaning the town must approve the change.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Kingston to raise the maximum retirement age for special police officers.
- Sets the maximum retirement age at 70 years old.
- This is a local authorization, requiring town approval.
- Applies specifically to special police officers in Kingston.
- Does not affect retirement rules for other police officers.
Who is affected
- Special Police Officers in Kingston, MA
- Town of Kingston, MA
- Employees of the Town of Kingston
Notable changes
- Establishes a new maximum retirement age for special police officers.
- Replaces any existing, potentially lower, retirement age limit.
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Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
Dylan A. Fernandes
John R. Gaskey
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.3900 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the raising the maximum retirement age of special police officers in the town of Kingston to 70 years old
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3900) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and John R. Gaskey (by vote of the town) that the town of Kingston be authorized to raise the maximum retirement age of special police officers in said town to 70 years old. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Kathleen R. LaNatra Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Service City/Town: Kingston (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3900
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/9/2026 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/11/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
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