S 1449
An Act relative to firefighter residency
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1449, addresses firefighter residency requirements in Massachusetts. It seeks to modify existing laws to potentially allow firefighters to live outside the municipality where they serve, particularly for regional fire departments. The bill’s specific details are still being developed as it moves through the legislative process. The goal is to increase firefighter recruitment and retention by offering more flexible residency options.
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Primary sponsor
John F. Keenan
Cosponsors
Jacob R. Oliveira
James K. Hawkins
John F. Keenan
Marcus S. Vaughn
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Bill S.1449 194th (Current)
An Act relative to firefighter residency
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1449) of John F. Keenan, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to firefighter residency. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Presenter: John F. Keenan Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1449
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 7/31/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
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