Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2968: An Act relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunicators
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2968 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunicators. Primary sponsor: Todd Smola (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. 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 Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2968) of Todd M. Smola and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Smola | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Hampden |
| Jenny Armini | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Essex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Ken Sweezey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Plymouth |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“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 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service