Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1819: An Act to protect the retirement classification of Barnstable county dispatchers and dispatch retirees
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1819 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to protect the retirement classification of Barnstable county dispatchers and dispatch retirees. Primary sponsor: Julian Cyr (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): 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. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1819) of Julian Cyr and Steven George Xiarhos relative to the retirement classification of Barnstable County dispatchers and dispatch retirees. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Cyr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Cape and Islands |
| 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
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 17, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service