H3924
An Act expanding the definition of dependent for the purposes of municipal employee benefits as to the city of Cambridge
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill expands the definition of ‘dependent’ for purposes of municipal employee benefits specifically within the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts. It amends existing rules to allow more individuals to be included as dependents on employee benefit plans. The bill was approved by the city council and has been referred to the House Committee on Public Service and subsequently the House Steering, Policy and Scheduling committee.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘dependent’ for municipal employee benefits.
- Specifically applies to the city of Cambridge.
- Requires a review of existing benefit plans to incorporate the changes.
- Allows for a broader range of individuals to be eligible as dependents.
- The bill was previously introduced and approved by the city council.
Who is affected
- City of Cambridge municipal employees
- Employees of the city of Cambridge
- Families of city of Cambridge employees
- The City of Cambridge
Notable changes
- Modifies the current definition of ‘dependent’ for employee benefits.
- Applies only to the city of Cambridge, not statewide.
- Requires adjustments to existing benefit plans.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Bill H.3924 194th (Current)
An Act expanding the definition of dependent for the purposes of municipal employee benefits as to the city of Cambridge
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3924) of Marjorie C. Decker (with the approval of the city council) relative to expanding the definition of dependent for the purposes of municipal employee benefits in the city of Cambridge. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
View Text Print Preview Download PDF
Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Marjorie C. Decker Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Cambridge (Local Approval Received)
Tabs
Bill History Petitioners Committee Vote Committee Summary Hearing Attendance
Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.3924
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/20/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 12/15/2025 | Senate | Senate 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 |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 4/23/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 4/23/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 4/23/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
Similar Bills
H.3718 193rd (2023 - 2024)
An Act expanding the definition of dependent for the purposes of municipal employee benefits as to the city of Cambridge
H.3308 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the reorientation of the parcel of land occupied by Riverside Boat Club of Cambridge
H.1651 194th (Current)
An Act requiring the relocation of the Cambridge District Court
H.4134 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the city of Cambridge employment and job training trust
H.4145 194th (Current)
An Act requiring that broker fees in the city of Cambridge be paid by the party who solicits a licensed broker
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.