Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4317: An Act to JBCC FD retirement buy-back
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4317 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on July 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to JBCC FD retirement buy-back. Primary sponsor: Patrick Kearney (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 8, 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 Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4317) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and Steven George Xiarhos that the State Retirement Board be authorized to grant creditable service for certain employment with the federal fire department at the Otis Air National Guard Base. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kearney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
| 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
- Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service