H3924

Expanding the definition of dependent for the purposes of municipal employee benefits as to the city of Cambridge

Introduced·3/20/25
Introduced Text

Expands municipal employee benefits in Cambridge to include domestic partners and surrogates.

This bill expands the definition of dependent for municipal employee benefits in Cambridge. It includes domestic partners in registered partnerships as "spouses" for spousal rights and allows surrogates to be considered dependents for 12 months from the start of the pregnancy. This change affects city employees and their families, ensuring broader coverage and benefits.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 27

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

Jan 27

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Apr 23

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

Apr 23

House

Rules suspended

Apr 23

House

Read second and ordered to a third reading