Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2979: An Act relative to employees of the Commonwealth that are required to respond to crime scenes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2979 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to employees of the Commonwealth that are required to respond to crime scenes. Primary sponsor: Steve Ultrino (Democratic). 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 Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2979) of Steven Ultrino relative to the retirement classification of forensic scientists employed at the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory in the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Ultrino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd Middlesex |
“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