H 2885
An Act relative to public safety dispatchers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve retirement benefits for public safety dispatchers in Massachusetts. It seeks to address potential inequities in how these dispatchers are treated within the state’s retirement system. The legislation focuses on ensuring fair and adequate retirement provisions for this vital public service workforce. Dispatchers have historically faced challenges in accessing full retirement benefits, and this bill seeks to rectify those issues.
Key provisions
- Addresses inequities in retirement benefits for public safety dispatchers.
- Aims to provide more comprehensive retirement packages.
- Specifically targets dispatchers who have served in emergency services.
- Requires the State Board of Retirement to review current policies.
- Seeks to align benefits with those of other public safety personnel.
Who is affected
- Public Safety Dispatchers
- Massachusetts State Employees
- Emergency Services Personnel
- State Board of Retirement
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to the existing retirement system to better serve dispatchers.
- It may require adjustments to eligibility requirements or benefit calculations.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
Cosponsors
Jennifer Balinsky Armini
Kristin E. Kassner
Mark D. Sylvia
Meghan K. Kilcoyne
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Bill H.2885 194th (Current)
An Act relative to public safety dispatchers
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2885) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to retirement benefits for public safety dispatchers. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Meghan K. Kilcoyne Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2885
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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