Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1835: An Act relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1835 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Primary sponsor: Jamie Eldridge (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 13, 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. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1835) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Eldridge | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and 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 Rules
- Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service