H2979

Relative to employees of the Commonwealth that are required to respond to crime scenes

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2979 amends Chapter 32 to include forensic scientists responding to crime scenes in Group 2 retirement classification.

Massachusetts H2979 amends Section 3 of Chapter 32 to include forensic scientists employed at the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory in Group 2 retirement classification. This change ensures that these forensic scientists, who respond to crime scenes, receive the same retirement benefits as other specified public safety employees. The bill aims to provide equitable retirement classifications for those involved in critical crime scene response roles.

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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