Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2971: An Act to provide public safety telecommunicators with the same internal benefits as first responders
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2971 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to provide public safety telecommunicators with the same internal benefits as first responders. Primary sponsor: Mike Soter (Republican). It lists 7 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 Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2971) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to provide public safety telecommunicators with the same internal benefits as first responders. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Soter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8th Worcester |
| Jim Arciero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| 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