S.1856

Relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunicators

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1856 amends the General Laws to include certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the state's public service retirement.

Massachusetts S1856 amends the General Laws to include full-time dispatchers, dispatch supervisors, communications center directors, and communications chiefs certified by the state 911 Department in Group 2 of the state's public service retirement system. This change ensures that these emergency telecommunicators are recognized as public service employees for retirement benefits purposes.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
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