Environment
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StateMassachusettsIntroduced
H 5427: An Act authorizing the town of Natick to continue the employment of Police Chief James Hicks beyond the age of 65
David Linsky
H 5427 status: Introduced — Read third and passed to be engrossed (updated Sep 21, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
Neutral
Score:Neutral
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
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.]
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
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Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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- No material direct effect identified.
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- No material direct effect identified.
Society
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- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
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- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
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- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
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Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Analysis basis
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The bill is a specific legislative exemption to standard age-based employment requirements for a single town official.
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