Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1863: An Act further regulating the retirement rights of certain employees of Plymouth County
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1863 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act further regulating the retirement rights of certain employees of Plymouth County. Primary sponsor: Dylan Fernandes (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 26, 2025): 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. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1863) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Norman J. Orrall, David F. DeCoste, Kathleen R. LaNatra and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant group 4 status to officers who retire from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation at the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Fernandes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Bill Driscoll | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Kathy LaNatra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Plymouth |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Norm Orrall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12th Bristol |
| 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 Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service