Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3188: An Act providing for line-of-duty death benefits for 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 3188 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for line-of-duty death benefits for firefighters. Primary sponsor: Paul McMurtry (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (November 3, 2025): Read second and ordered to a third reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3188) of Paul McMurtry relative to property tax exemptions for real estate of survivors of certain police officer and firefighters who died in the line of duty. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul McMurtry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Rules suspended
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
- Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue