An Act relative to the maintenance of pre-employment physical examination records for public safety personnel in the city of Peabody
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires the city of Peabody to maintain records of pre-employment physical examinations for its public safety personnel. The bill was presented by Representative Walsh and Senator Lovely, with approval from the mayor and city council. It aims to ensure that the city has comprehensive health information for its public safety officers.
Key provisions
- Requires Peabody to maintain records of pre-employment physical examinations.
- Applies to public safety personnel in the city of Peabody.
- The bill was approved by the mayor and city council.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Public Service.
- A hearing was scheduled for March 11, 2026.
- The matter was reported favorably by the committee.
- The bill was ordered to a third reading in the House.
- Rules were suspended to allow for a third reading.
Who is affected
- City of Peabody
- Public safety personnel in Peabody
- Mayor and City Council of Peabody
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a specific requirement for record-keeping related to pre-employment physicals for public safety personnel.
- It builds upon similar legislation in Quincy (H.4890).
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Primary sponsor
Thomas P. Walsh
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