S 2750
An Act relative to city of Boston certified emergency telecommunicators
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to add certified emergency telecommunicators within the city of Boston to the Group 2 retirement classification, similar to other public safety personnel. The legislation was initially presented by Michael F. Rush with approval from the Boston mayor and city council. It has undergone committee review and hearings as of January 27, 2026.
Key provisions
- Adds Boston certified emergency telecommunicators to Group 2 retirement classification.
- Requires the city of Boston to implement the changes.
- The bill was presented with approval from the Boston mayor and city council.
- The bill has been referred to and reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Public Service.
- A hearing was scheduled for January 27, 2026.
Who is affected
- City of Boston certified emergency telecommunicators
- Boston city government
- Employees currently in emergency communication roles within Boston
Notable changes
- This bill modifies the retirement classification for emergency telecommunicators in Boston.
- It builds upon previous legislation regarding Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunicators (S.1674).
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Primary sponsor
Michael F. Rush
Cosponsor
Michael F. Rush
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Bill S.2750 194th (Current)
An Act relative to city of Boston certified emergency telecommunicators
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2750) of Michael F. Rush (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to add certified emergency telecommunicators within the city of Boston to the Group 2 retirement classification. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michael F. Rush Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Boston (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill S.2750
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/26/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 12/1/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 1/17/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 1/27/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 01/27/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:15 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/5/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2948 |
| 2/9/2026 | Senate | Recommitted to the committee on Public Service |
| 3/30/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 4/9/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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