S.1827

Relative to public safety dispatchers

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1827 amends retirement benefits to include public safety dispatchers, supervisors, and operations managers.

Massachusetts S1827 amends the General Laws to include public safety communications dispatchers, supervisors, and operations managers in the retirement benefits category. This bill seeks to ensure these public safety professionals receive the same retirement benefits as signal maintenance repairmen. The change aims to recognize the critical role these dispatchers play in public safety operations.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Apr 8

Senate

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

Jan 15

Senate

Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 17, 2026

Sep 26, 2025

Joint

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