Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2863: An Act to provide certain employees in the department of corrections with line of duty death benefits
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2863 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to provide certain employees in the department of corrections with line of duty death benefits. Primary sponsor: Jim Hawkins (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2863) of James K. Hawkins for legislation to provide certain employees in the Department of Correction with line-of-duty death benefits. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Hawkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th 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
- Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service