Massachusetts · 194th General Court (2025-2026)

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An Act clarifying call firefighter rights

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Overview

This bill aims to clarify the rights and protections afforded to call firefighters in Massachusetts. It seeks to provide greater clarity regarding their employment status, benefits, and responsibilities. The legislation intends to address potential ambiguities in existing laws related to these firefighters, ensuring they receive fair treatment and consistent application of regulations. Ultimately, the goal is to standardize and strengthen the legal framework surrounding call firefighting roles within the state.

Key provisions

Defines the term ‘call firefighter’ for legal purposes.
Clarifies eligibility for benefits and protections.
Addresses employment terms and conditions.
Establishes procedures for call assignment and response.
Outlines requirements for training and equipment.
Ensures consistent application of regulations across Massachusetts.
Provides a mechanism for addressing disputes related to call firefighter rights.
Specifies the rights of call firefighters regarding overtime and compensation.

Who is affected

Call firefighters in Massachusetts
Fire departments in Massachusetts
Firefighter unions in Massachusetts
State government agencies responsible for firefighter regulations
The public, as call firefighters provide an important public service

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Legislative history

10 recorded actions

Feb 27, 2025Senate

Referred to the committee on Public Service

Feb 27, 2025House

House concurred

Sep 8, 2025joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-1

Nov 26, 2025Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

Jan 29, 2026Senate

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session

Feb 17, 2026Senate

Taken out of the Orders of the Day

Feb 17, 2026Senate

Read second and ordered to a third reading

Feb 17, 2026Senate

Rules suspended

Feb 17, 2026Senate

Read third

Feb 17, 2026Senate

Bills in the Third Reading report accepted, see S2960

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An Act clarifying call firefighter rights

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