Amending credible service for veterans state staff

State Bills: Massachusetts

Published February 27th, 2025

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

Massachusetts General Court considered House Bill H.2849 to amend credible service provisions for veterans serving as members of the State Staff. The bill was introduced by Representative Giannino of Revere and referred to the Public Service Committee. A hearing was held on September 15, 2025, but the bill was subsequently sent to study order under H5312, effectively ending its progress for the 194th legislative session.

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What changed

House Bill H.2849 proposed amendments to Massachusetts state law regarding creditable service for veterans employed as State Staff members. The bill, sponsored by Representative Jessica Ann Giannino, was filed on February 27, 2025, and received a joint hearing on September 15, 2025. However, on March 30, 2026, the bill was accompanied to a study order (H5312) under House Rule 27, meaning it did not advance to a floor vote and will not become law during this legislative session.

For compliance purposes, this bill has no current legal effect as it was sent to study and did not pass. Public employers in Massachusetts should note this as a legislative proposal that may be reintroduced in future sessions. No action is required at this time, though HR and benefits administrators should monitor for similar legislation in subsequent sessions.

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Bill H.2849 194th (Current)

An Act amending credible service of the State Staff

By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2849) of Jessica Ann Giannino and Jacob R. Oliveira relative to credible service for veterans serving as members of the State Staff. Public Service.

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Bill Information

Presenter: Jessica Ann Giannino Tabs Bill History Petitioners Committee Vote Committee Summary Hearing Attendance

Bill History

Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2849
| Date | Branch | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| | House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) |

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