Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 6181: An Act to include teachers from the Springfield Empowerment Zone in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 6181 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on June 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to include teachers from the Springfield Empowerment Zone in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System. Primary sponsor: Bud Williams (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2026): Senate concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bud L. Williams and Alice Hanlon Peisch for legislation to authorize teachers employed by the Springfield Empowerment Zone to become members of the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bud Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Hampden |
| Alice Peisch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th 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
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service
- Referred to the committee on House Rules