Boston Emergency Telecommunicators Group 2 Retirement Classification

State Bills: Massachusetts

Published November 26th, 2025

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

Massachusetts Senator Michael F. Rush has introduced Senate Bill 2750 to add certified emergency telecommunicators employed by the City of Boston to the Group 2 retirement classification. The bill requires approval from both the Boston mayor and city council. The legislation is currently advancing through the Public Service Committee after being reported favorably.

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What changed

Senate Bill 2750 proposes to reclassify City of Boston certified emergency telecommunicators under Group 2 retirement provisions, which typically provide enhanced retirement benefits for public safety employees. The bill is sponsored by Senator Michael F. Rush with support from the mayor and city council, as indicated by local approval received. The bill cleared committee and was placed in the Orders of the Day for the next legislative session as of March 30, 2026.

If enacted, Boston's 911 dispatchers and emergency telecommunicators would become eligible for Group 2 retirement benefits, potentially affecting pension calculations, retirement age requirements, and contribution rates. The City of Boston's human resources and pension administration offices should monitor this legislation and prepare for potential implementation costs and system updates. A related bill (S.1856) proposes similar classification changes for emergency telecommunicators statewide.

What to do next

Monitor S.2750 for final passage and signature by the Governor
Review current emergency telecommunicator employment contracts and retirement classifications
Prepare for potential pension liability actuarial adjustments if the bill is enacted

Source document (simplified)

Bill S.2750 194th (Current)

An Act relative to city of Boston certified emergency telecommunicators

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2750) of Michael F. Rush (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to add certified emergency telecommunicators within the city of Boston to the Group 2 retirement classification. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

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Bill Information

Presenter: Michael F. Rush City/Town: Boston
(Local Approval Required) Tabs Bill History Petitioners Committee Vote Committee Summary

Bill History

Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.2750
| Date | Branch | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 11/26/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 12/1/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 1/17/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 1/27/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:15 PM in B-1 and Virtual
Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/5/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2948 |
| 2/9/2026 | Senate | Recommitted to the committee on Public Service |
| 3/30/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |

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