An Act authorizing the town of Natick to continue the employment of Police Chief James Hicks beyond the age of 65

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By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5427) of David Paul Linsky (by vote of the town) that the town of Natick be authorized to continue the employment of James Hicks, police chief in said town, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Chamber: House
Introduced: May 14, 2026
Last action: Jul 27, 2026 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
Session: 194th
Momentum: 40 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

2.6% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -2 40/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -8 75 days quiet

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