Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1698: An Act to ensure pay parity for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1698 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to ensure pay parity for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers. Primary sponsor: Paul Feeney (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate 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 Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1698) of Paul R. Feeney, Marcus S. Vaughn and Brian M. Ashe for legislation to ensure pay parity for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Feeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Brian Ashe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampden |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security