S2643
An Act authorizing the city of Taunton to continue the employment of Edward J. Walsh as chief of police in the city of Taunton
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the city of Taunton, Massachusetts, to continue employing Edward J. Walsh as its chief of police. It amends a previous bill, S.1825, which also aimed to extend Walsh’s tenure until he reaches the age of 70. The current version of the bill, drafted by Senator Kelly A. Dooner, effectively renews the authorization for Walsh to remain in his position. This action ensures the city’s police leadership continues under Walsh’s direction.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Taunton to extend Edward J. Walsh’s employment as chief of police.
- Replaces a previous bill (S.1825) with a new draft.
- Sets a maximum age limit for Walsh’s continued employment at 70.
- Specifically focuses on the city of Taunton’s police department.
- Addresses the continuation of police leadership within the city.
Who is affected
- City of Taunton, Massachusetts
- Edward J. Walsh (Chief of Police)
- Residents of Taunton
Notable changes
- Replaces an earlier bill (S.1825) with a revised draft.
- Maintains the age limit of 70 for Walsh’s continued employment.
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Primary sponsor
Kelly A. Dooner
Cosponsor
Kelly A. Dooner
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Bill S.2643 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the city of Taunton to continue the employment of Edward J. Walsh as chief of police in the city of Taunton
Senate, October 14, 2025 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Dooner) for the Senate Bill continuing the employment of police chief Edward Walsh in the city of Taunton until attaining the age of 70 (Senate, No. 1825).
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Sponsor: Kelly A. Dooner
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2643
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | New draft (Dooner) of S1825 |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Ordered to a third reading |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Read third and passed to be engrossed |
| 10/15/2025 | House | Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting (under the last sentence of Rule 7A) for a second reading |
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