Massachusetts Bills

Relative to violations of the United States Constitution under color of law

For legislation relative to violations of the United States Constitution under color of law. The Judiciary.

Last action: Hearing scheduled for 04/07/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Establishing a commission to study post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers

Relative to post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last action: Committee recommended ought to pass

Establishing a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts

For legislation to establish a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.

Last action: Committee recommended ought to pass

Financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges

Last action: Hearing scheduled for 04/07/2026 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1

To repeal archaic laws criminalizing pregnancy

Relative to the concealment of the death of child born out of wedlock. The Judiciary.

Last action: Hearing scheduled for 04/07/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Health Care Financing -- Extension Order

Last action: Referred to the Joint Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

The Judiciary -- Extension Order

Relativerelative to judiciary matters.

Last action: Adopted

Updating Massachusetts student transportation

For legislation to update Massachusetts student transportation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last action: Hearing scheduled for 04/15/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

Extending the time for the town of Boxford to grant 2 additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises

For legislation to extend the time for the town of Boxford to grant 2 additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Creating a special commission to examine school bus safety

For legislation to create a special commission to examine school bus safety. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last action: Hearing scheduled for 04/15/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

Relative to city of Boston certified emergency telecommunicators

For legislation to add certified emergency telecommunicators within the city of Boston to the Group 2 retirement classification. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session

Addressing staged suicides

For legislation relative to officer training concerning staged suicides. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Last action: Hearing scheduled for 04/15/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

Relative to special town meetings petitioned for by residents of the town of Andover

Relative to special town meetings petitioned for by residents of the town of Andover. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed

Relative to removing the term hearing impaired from the general laws

For legislation to remove the term hearing impaired from the general laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Last action: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Relative to the interception of wire and oral communications

For legislation relative to the length of wiretap warrants. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

Relative to repeat violent firearm offenders

For legislation relative to repeat violent firearm offenders. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

Creating a law enforcement officer safety zone after warning

For legislation to create a law enforcement officer safety zone after warning. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

Criminalizing sexual assault of a passenger by a rideshare operator

For legislation to criminalize sexual assault of a passenger by a rideshare operator. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

Enhancing access to abortion care

For legislation to enhance access to abortion care. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

Strengthening GPS tampering Laws

For legislation relative to GPS tampering. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

To further clear titles to real property affected by technical irregularities in recorded instruments

For legislation to further clear titles to real property affected by technical irregularities in recorded instruments. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

To ensure fair access to compensation for victims of human trafficking and forced labor

For legislation to provide compensation for loss of income for victims of forced labor and sexual servitude. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

Relative to summary process

For legislation relative to summary process and rental assistance. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

To reduce mass incarceration

For legislation to reduce mass incarceration. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

Protecting titles to real estate in Massachusetts

For legislation to enforce fines for failing to correctly record real estate titles in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

Relative to privileged communications in defamation actions

For legislation relative to privileged communications in defamation actions. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

Ensuring access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings

For legislation to ensure access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings by creating the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

Relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements

For legislation relative to Massachusetts state sovereignty. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

Relative to personal injury protection payments

For legislation relative to personal injury protection payments. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

Relative to consumer protection and civil rights

For legislation to allow the attorney general to pursue civil action against a company or individual who violates the civil rights of Massachusetts citizen whose rights were violated in another state. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

Relative to due process

For legislation relative to due process. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

Relative to increasing transparency in juvenile court proceedings

For legislation relative to increase transparency in juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.

Last action: Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2026

Study Order

Last action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules

Study Order

Last action: Reported, in part, by H4141

Study Order

Last action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules

Study Order

Last action: Discharged to the committee on House Rules

To ensure alcoholic beverages licensing economic opportunity and geographic equity

Last action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Norwood

Last action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Authorizing the City of Westfield to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of firefighter

Last action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Relative to compliance officers at the Department of Fire Services

Last action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Establishing a sick leave bank for Courtney Cochran, an employee of the Department of Children & Families (DCF)

For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Courtney Cochran, an employee of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service.

Last action: Read third and passed to be engrossed

Promoting recreation on Massachusetts beaches

Relative to over-sand vehicle access and other recreational activities on beaches. Environment and Natural Resources.

Last action: Accompanied a study order, see H5307

Increasing the maximum amount of penalties which may be imposed for violations of ordinances in the city of Newton

Relative to increasing the maximum amount of penalties for violations of ordinances in the city of Newton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Relative to reducing the use of toxic pesticides in the town of Eastham

Relative to reducing the use of toxic pesticides in the town of Eastham. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Accompanied a study order, see H5307

Relative to town meeting accessibility

Relative to town meeting form of government in the town of Burlington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Relative to reducing the state personal income tax rate from 5% to 4%

Last action: Hearing rescheduled to 03/30/2026 from 01:00 PM-04:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Relative to limiting state tax collection growth and returning surpluses to taxpayers

Last action: Hearing rescheduled to 03/30/2026 from 01:00 PM-04:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Authorizing Jonathan Gagne to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

For legislation to authorize Jonathan Gagne to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session

Allowing a lease term of up to 99 years for 305 South Street east or a portion thereof

That the town of Raynham be authorized to lease certain municipal real property for up to 99 years. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Relative to expanded small property tax abatements in the Town of Auburn

Relative to expanded small property tax abatements in the town of Auburn. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Directing the city of Boston police department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Ryan Cazeau

For legislation to authorize the appointment of Ryan Cazeau as a police officer in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Enacted and laid before the Governor

Relative to the maximum age requirement for police officers in the city of Newton

Relative to the maximum age requirement for police officers in the city of Newton. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session

Authorizing the town of Truro to regulate the use of pesticides

That the town of Truro be authorized to regulate the use of pesticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Accompanied a study order, see H5307

To ensure economic opportunity related to alcohol licenses

Relative to licenses for off premises retail of alcoholic beverages located near other off premises licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Last action: Accompanied a new draft, see H5306

Directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Doumy Pamera

For legislation to authorize the appointment of Doumy Pamera as a police officer in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Enacted and laid before the Governor

Relative to making the charter of the city of Chicopee gender neutral

Substituted, on motion of Mr. Walsh of Peabody, for a bill with the same title (House, No. 2244) [Local Approval Received]. September 18, 2025.

Last action: Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed

Changing the name of the board of selectmen in the town of Williamsburg to select board

That the town of Williamsburg be authorized to change the name of the board of selectmen to select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Read third and passed to be engrossed

Relative to fishing licenses for seniors

Relative to fishing licenses for seniors. Environment and Natural Resources.

Last action: Accompanied a study order, see H5307

Authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Norwood

That the town of Norwood be authorized to appoint retired police officers as special police officers in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Accompanied a new draft, see H5289

Authorizing the City of Westfield to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of firefighter

That the city of Westfield be authorized to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of firefighter in said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Accompanied a new draft, see H5288

Exempting the position of Fire Chief in the city of Holyoke from the provisions of the civil service law

That the city of Holyoke be authorized to exempt the position of fire chief in said city from the provisions of the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

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

Establishing a housing trust fund in the town of Chatham

That the town of Chatham be authorized to establish a housing trust fund in said town. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Authorizing the town of Marblehead to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption

That the town of Marblehead be authorized to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Read third and passed to be engrossed

Relative to the continued employment of firefighters in the town of Egremont

Relative to the continued employment of firefighters in the town of Egremont, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

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

Authorizing the town of Wellfleet to enact a pesticide reduction bylaw

For legislation to authorize the town of Wellfleet to enact a pesticide reduction bylaw. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Accompanied a study order, see H5307

Authorizing the city of North Adams to appoint retired North Adams police officers as special police officers within said city for paid detail assignments

That the city of North Adams be authorized to appoint retired North Adams police officers as special police officers within said city for paid detail assignments. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Read second and ordered to a third reading

To establish the Pension Innovation Fund for intergenerational equity

For legislation to establish a pension innovation fund for intergenerational equity. Public Service.

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

To align public pensions with Massachusetts’ net zero future

For legislation to align public pensions with Massachusetts’ net zero future. Public Service.

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

Relative to creating a battery recycling program

For legislation to create a battery recycling program. Environment and Natural Resources.

Last action: Accompanied a study order, see H5307

To eliminate the North River Commission and put in the hands of local town conservation commission

Relative to the North River Commission. Environment and Natural Resources.

Last action: Accompanied a study order, see H5307

Relative to the Dracut Water Supply District

For legislation to authorize the Dracut Water Supply District to sell water to certain communities. Environment and Natural Resources.

Last action: Accompanied a study order, see H5307

Relative to public retirees and reforming post-retirement employment and earnings limits

Relative to public retirees and reforming post-retirement employment and earnings limits. Public Service.

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

Promoting environmental justice in Massachusetts

For legislation to establish an office of green zone administration within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources.

Last action: Accompanied a study order, see H5307

Relative to universal breakfast and lunch at senior centers

By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition of Michelle L. Badger that the Department of Aging and Independence provide universal breakfast and lunch at senior centers, centers for active living and councils on aging. Elder Affairs.

Last action: Accompanied a study order, see H5310 (under House Rule 27)

Authorizing Edward E. Kivari Jr. to purchase creditable service from the Hampden county regional retirement board

By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Jacob R. Oliveira that Edward E. Kivari, Jr. be authorized to purchase creditable service from the Hampden county retirement board. Public Service.

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

Directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for Pierre Charles Darius of Mattapan

For legislation to authorize the appointment of Pierre Charles Darius as a police officer in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Enacted and laid before the Governor

To provide sustainable water resources in the town of Tyngsborough

For legislation to provide sustainable water resources in the town of Tyngsborough. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Accompanied a study order, see H5307

Designating a certain intersection in the town of Pembroke as the Lavina A. Hatch corner

Relative to designating a certain intersection in the town of Pembroke as the Lavina A. Hatch corner. Transportation.

Last action: Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

Relative to replacement plans

Relative to alternate gas meter replacement plans. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Last action: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Supporting disabled first responders

Relative to supporting disabled first responders. Public Service.

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

Relative to fair worker representation on joint purchasing group committees

Relative to fair worker representation on joint purchasing group committees. Public Service.

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

To amend the training requirement for the fire department cadet program in Boston

For legislation to amend the training requirement for the fire department cadet program in the city of Boston. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

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

Relative to veterans retirement and pensions

Relative to public employee retirement and pensions for certain veterans. Public Service.

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

Authorizing Freddy Castaneda to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

For legislation to authorize Freddy Castaneda to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed

Authorizing Brittany Sproule to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

For legislation to authorize Brittany Sproule to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Read third (title changed) and passed to be engrossed

Authorizing Javier Vargas to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

For legislation to authorize Javier Vargas to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Read third and passed to be engrossed

Authorizing Stephen Justice to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

For legislation to authorize Stephen Justice to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Last action: Read third and passed to be engrossed

Relative to pension divestment from companies providing military equipment to the State of Israel

Relative to the divestment of state pension funds from companies providing military equipment to the State of Israel. Public Service.

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

Concerning investments of the Massachusetts Pension Reserve Investment Management (PRIM)

Relative to certain investments of the Massachusetts Pension Reserve Investment Management. Public Service.

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

Relative to creditable service for Eileen Mullen, a member of the Massachusetts Teachers’ retirement system

By Representative Sylvia of Fairhaven and Senator Montigny, a joint petition of Mark D. Sylvia, Mark C. Montigny and Antonio F. D. Cabral that the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement Board be directed to grant creditable service to Eileen Mullen fo...

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

Relative to employee protections

Relative to COVID-19 mandatory vaccinations and immunization passports for public employees. Public Service.

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

Relating to fair compensation for bilingual police officers

Relative to compensation for bilingual police officers. Public Service.

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

Relative to employee retirement contributions

Relative to employee retirement contributions. Public Service.

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

Relative to capping earning in retirement

Relative to payment of pensioners for services after retirement. Public Service.

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

Providing for disability and death benefits for explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians

Relative to retirement for disability or death caused by certain conditions of cancer to certain explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians. Public Service.

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

Relative to veterans' buyback

Relative to retirement buyback for veterans. Public Service.

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

Relative to the commonwealth's fire departments

Relative to benefits for certain firefighters. Public Service.

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

Relative to non-Commonwealth entities

Relative to non-Commonwealth entities within the state employees’ retirement system. Public Service.

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

Relative to veterans' buyback

Relative to veterans' buyback. Public Service.

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

Relative to the funding ratio of the public employee retirement system

Relative to the funding ratio of the public employee retirement system. Public Service.

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

Relative to work hours for state retirees

Relative to work hours for state retirees. Public Service.

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

Relative to injured and incapacitated state-employed police officers

Relative to injured and incapacitated state-employed police officers. Public Service.

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

Relative to retired teachers supporting public education

Relative to limitations on earnings or hours for certain retired teachers. Public Service.

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

Providing for special death benefits to fallen public safety officers

Relative to providing for special death benefits to fallen public safety officers. Public Service.

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

Requiring creditable service for Massachusetts National Guard service

For legislation to grant creditable service time for Massachusetts National Guard service. Public Service.

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

Relative to the retirement benefits of the surviving beneficiary of William Coulter

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition of Edward R. Philips that the Massachusetts State Retirement Board provide a certain pension to Mary Coulter-Bennett, the surviving beneficiary of former State Police Detective Lieutenant William Cou...

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

Resolve authorizing the study of cost of living increases for state police retirees

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition of Edward R. Philips for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine the feasibility of increases to cost-of-living adjustments for retirees of the Ma...

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

Relative to earnings limitations for Michael Sacco for calendar year 2023

Relative to earnings for Michael Sacco for calendar year 2023. Public Service.

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

To modernize and streamline contributory retirement appeals

Relative to appeals to the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board. Public Service.

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

Authorizing certain public employees’ creditable retirement service

Relative to authorizing certain public employees’ creditable retirement service. Public Service.

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

Relative to the human resource division’s civil service unit

By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition of Tram T. Nguyen that the Executive Office for Administration and Finance fund the civil service unit of the Human Resource Division. Public Service.

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

Relative to retirement systems and pensions for correctional officers

Relative to retirement systems and pensions for correctional officers. Public Service.

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

Expanding access to the civil service examination

Relative to expanding access to civil service examinations. Public Service.

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

Relative to survivor’s benefits for the spouses of retired state troopers

Relative to survivor benefits for the spouses of retired state troopers. Public Service.

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

Relative to veteran judges' pensions

Relative to veteran judges' pensions. Public Service.

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

Further regulating the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees

For legislation to further regulate the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees. Public Service.

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

Relative to veteran buy backs

Relative to applications for public employee retirement system creditable service buy backs for veterans. Public Service.

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

Relative to state police pensions

Relative to state police pensions. Public Service.

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

Relative to group insurance costs for certain public retirees

Relative to group insurance costs for certain public retirees. Public Service.

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

Increasing the age of retirement for uniformed public safety personnel in designated seasonal communities

Relative to increasing the age of retirement for uniformed public safety personnel in designated seasonal communities. Public Service.

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

Authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies

Relative to authorizing independent retirement systems to divest from fossil fuel companies. Public Service.

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

Relative to retiree work hours and pay limits

Relative to retiree work hours and pay limits. Public Service.

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

Requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms

Relative to requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms. Public Service.

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

Relative to the employee rights of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

Relative to collective bargaining of employment, assignment and promotion for employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Public Service.

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

Relative to the Massachusetts State Employees Retirement System

For legislation to further regulate the state employees retirement system. Public Service.

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

Relative to pensions for children of public safety officers killed in the line of duty

Relative to pensions for children of public safety officers killed in the line of duty. Public Service.

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

Relative to transparency in municipal health insurance

Relative to transparency in municipal health insurance. Public Service.

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

Relative to the Insurance Advisory Committee

Relative to the members of the insurance advisory committees. Public Service.

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

Relative to disability pensions for violent crimes

Relative to disability pensions for violent crimes committed against certain public employees. Public Service.

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

Relative to amending retirement eligibility

Relative to retirement eligibility for certain Group 4 retirees. Public Service.

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

Relative to a universal sick leave bank policy

Relative to a universal sick leave bank policy for state agencies. Public Service.

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

Relative to the Group Insurance Commission and Medicare migration

Relative to the Group Insurance Commission and Medicare health benefit supplement plans. Public Service.

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

Providing creditable service for certain teachers

For legislation to provide creditable service for certain teachers for retirement purposes. Public Service.

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

Relative to pension parity

For legislation relative to pension parity. Public Service.

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

To clarify civil service information-sharing

For legislation to clarify civil service information furnished to law enforcement authorities. Public Service.

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

To provide certain employees in the department of corrections with line of duty death benefits

For legislation to provide certain employees in the Department of Correction with line-of-duty death benefits. Public Service.

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

Relative to the retirement benefits of Howard S. Levine

By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition of James K. Hawkins that the State Board of Retirement be directed to grant an increased accidental disability retirement allowance to Howard S. Levine. Public Service.

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

Establishing job permanency for MADOC instructors

Relative to establishing job permanency for MADOC instructors. Public Service.

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

Relative to the employee rights of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

Relative to collective bargaining of employment, assignment and promotion for employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Public Service.

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

Relative to court officers injured in service of the state

Relative to court officers injured in service of the Commonwealth. Public Service.

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

Relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits

Relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits for police officers and firefighters. Public Service.

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

To exempt the Executive Director of the Municipal Police Training Committee from earnings limitations

For legislation to exempt the executive director of the Municipal Police Training Committee from earnings limitations. Public Service.

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

Relative to contributory retirement board elections

Relative to the participation of surviving spouse beneficiaries in contributory retirement board elections. Public Service.

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

Relative to the cancer presumption for police officers

Relative to the cancer presumption for police officers. Public Service.

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

Amending credible service of the State Staff

Relative to credible service for veterans serving as members of the State Staff. Public Service.

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

Relative to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

Relative to the retirement of non-clerical workers of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Public Service.

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

To provide retirement incentives in public higher education

For legislation to provide retirement incentives in public higher education. Public Service.

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

Relative to the state retiree benefits trust fund board of directors

For legislation to increase the membership of the state retiree benefits trust fund board of directors. Public Service.

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

Relative to funding contributions under state/teachers' and local pension systems

Relative to the Commonwealth's pension liability fund. Public Service.

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

Establishing a credible service commission

For legislation to establish a special legislative commission (including members of the General Court) to study the costs and feasibility of authorizing time served as an emergency medical technician, call firefighter, and police dispatcher to cou...

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