H1629

Relative to the indemnity of public employees

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Increases the maximum indemnity for public employees in Massachusetts from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.

The bill amends Section 9 of Chapter 258 of the General Laws to increase the maximum indemnity for public employees from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. This change affects public employees in Massachusetts by potentially providing greater financial protection in cases of injury or death related to their employment. The bill specifies the modification to the existing law without introducing new definitions or mechanisms.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Jul 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order