H 2627
An Act to ensure pay parity for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish equal pay for county sheriffs’ correction officers and jail officers in Massachusetts. Currently, these officers may not receive the same compensation as other correctional officers in the state. The legislation seeks to address this disparity and ensure fair compensation for those working in these critical roles within the criminal justice system.
Key provisions
- Requires the state to ensure pay parity between county sheriffs’ correction officers and jail officers.
- Addresses compensation differences between these correctional officer roles.
- Focuses on equal pay for individuals performing similar duties.
- Aims to standardize pay scales for correctional officers across the state.
- Specifically targets county sheriffs’ offices.
Who is affected
- County Sheriffs’ Correction Officers
- Jail Officers
- Massachusetts State Government
- County Sheriffs’ Offices
- Correctional Officers
Notable changes
- Addresses a potential pay disparity between correctional officers.
- May require adjustments to existing compensation structures.
- Aligns pay scales with other correctional officer positions.
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Primary sponsor
James K. Hawkins
Cosponsors
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
James K. Hawkins
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Bill H.2627 194th (Current)
An Act to ensure pay parity for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers
By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2627) of James K. Hawkins and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida relative to benefits for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: James K. Hawkins , Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2627
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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