Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, Louis J. Peyron, Sr., sergeant of the police department of the town of Stockbridge, may continue in such position until December 26, 2005 or until the date of his retirement, whichever occurs first, if he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of such office. Louis J. Peyron, Sr. shall, at said town's expense, be examined by an impartial physician designated by the town to determine such capability. No further deductions shall be made from the regular compensation of Louis J. Peyron, Sr. under chapter 32 of the General Laws for service subsequent to December 26, 2000, and upon his retirement he shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which he would have been entitled had he retired on said date.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.