H 5428 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act authorizing the town of Natick to continue the employment of Deputy Police Chief Brian Lauzon

This bill allows Deputy Police Chief Brian Lauzon of Natick to continue working until he turns 67, provided he remains mentally and physically capable of performing his duties. To ensure his fitness for the role, the Select Board can require annual medical examinations at the town's expense. Additionally, the legislation prevents further deductions from his salary after age 65 and ensures he receives a full retirement allowance upon reaching age 67, matching what he would have received at age 65.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Aug 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced May 14, 2026 Last action Aug 17, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Aug 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Jul 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
May 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
May 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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David Linsky
DDemocratic
MA
5th Middlesex