Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2964: An Act providing for disability and death benefits for explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2964 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for disability and death benefits for explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians. Primary sponsor: Alan Silvia (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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 Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2964) of Alan Silvia and David F. DeCoste relative to retirement for disability or death caused by certain conditions of cancer to certain explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Silvia | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Bristol |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th 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