H2885

Relative to public safety dispatchers

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2885 amends retirement benefits for public safety dispatchers.

Massachusetts H2885 amends the General Laws to include public safety dispatchers in the retirement benefits category. This bill specifically modifies Section 3 of Chapter 32 subsection (2) (g) by adding public safety dispatchers to the list of eligible personnel for retirement benefits. The change aims to ensure that public safety dispatchers receive the same retirement benefits as other public safety personnel.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Mar 25

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Dec 24, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Sep 26, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2