H2947

Recategorizing DMH, DPH, and DDS police

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Recategorizes police officers from the Department of Mental Health, Department of Public Health, and Department of Developmental Services.

This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to recategorize police officers from the Department of Mental Health, Department of Public Health, and Department of Developmental Services. The change affects the retirement group for public safety officers, police officers, or public safety officials within these departments. The bill was introduced by Representative David Robertson.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27)

Jan 15

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Jan 15

House

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