Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2978: An Act relative to accidental disability retirement for police officers and firefighters
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2978 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to accidental disability retirement for police officers and firefighters. Primary sponsor: Jeff Turco (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (September 8, 2025): Accompanied H2940.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2978) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco relative to accidental disability retirement for police officers and firefighters. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Turco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Suffolk |
| John Velis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and Hampshire |
“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 H2940
- Hearing scheduled for 05/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service