Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2833: An Act directing the State Board of Retirement to grant certain retirement benefits
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2833 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act directing the State Board of Retirement to grant certain retirement benefits. Primary sponsor: Dennis Gallagher (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Gallagher of Bridgewater, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2833) of Dennis C. Gallagher relative to directing the State Retirement Board to pay a certain retirement benefit to Virginia Wise, the surviving spouse of Raymond Wise, an officer of the Bridgewater State College Police Department. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Gallagher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service