H 1629
An Act relative to the indemnity of public employees
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to the indemnity of public employees, seeks to establish equitable rights to indemnity for public employees in Massachusetts. It addresses the existing system of indemnity benefits for these workers, aiming to ensure consistent and fair access to these protections. The bill is currently under consideration by the Judiciary Committee.
Key provisions
- Establishes equitable rights to indemnity for public employees.
- Addresses the existing system of indemnity benefits.
- Aims to ensure consistent and fair access to indemnity protections.
- Currently under review by the Judiciary Committee.
Who is affected
- Public Employees
- Massachusetts Residents
- Retirees
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to modify the current system of indemnity benefits.
- It is part of a series of similar bills addressing public employee rights.
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Primary sponsor
Mark J. Cusack
Cosponsor
Mark J. Cusack
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Bill H.1629 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the indemnity of public employees
By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1629) of Mark J. Cusack relative to the indemnity of public employees. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Mark J. Cusack
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.1629
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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