H2830
An Act relative to credible service positions
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish a system for recognizing and providing benefits to emergency responders who meet specific criteria for ‘credible service.’ It seeks to define what constitutes credible service and potentially create a mechanism for awarding or recognizing this status, likely with associated benefits or protections. The bill was referred to the Public Service committee and subsequently reported.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘credible service’ for emergency responders.
- Establishes a process for determining eligibility for credible service.
- Potentially outlines benefits or protections associated with receiving credible service.
- References a related study order (H5312).
Who is affected
- Emergency responders (firefighters, police officers, EMTs, etc.)
- Their families
Notable changes
- Introduces a formal definition of ‘credible service’ which is currently undefined in existing law.
- May create a new category of service recognition for emergency responders.
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Primary sponsor
Paul K. Frost
Cosponsor
Paul K. Frost
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Bill H.2830 194th (Current)
An Act relative to credible service positions
By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2830) of Paul K. Frost relative to creditable service for certain emergency responders. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Paul K. Frost
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2830
| 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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