Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1449: An Act relative to firefighter residency
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1449 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to firefighter residency. Primary sponsor: John Keenan (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 31, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1449) of John F. Keenan, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to firefighter residency. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Keenan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| 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 Senate Rules
- Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government