H2962

Relative to the commonwealth's fire departments

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2962 amends fire department laws to include certain military and airport personnel.

Massachusetts H2962 amends the General Laws to classify the Massachusetts Port Authority, the Massachusetts military reservation, and the Barnes Air National Guard Base as fire districts. It also modifies retirement benefits for certain firefighters, including those from the 104th fighter wing fire department and the Massachusetts military reservation fire department, who passed a physical examination before transitioning to state employment. This bill ensures these firefighters qualify for benefits similar to those of other state firefighters.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 2, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)

May 28, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

May 28, 2025

House

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