Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1915: An Act clarifying call firefighter rights
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1915 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act clarifying call firefighter rights. Primary sponsor: John Velis (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Bills in the Third Reading report accepted, see S2960.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1915) of John C. Velis for legislation to clarify call firefighters rights. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Velis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and Hampshire |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bills in the Third Reading report accepted, see S2960
- Read third
- Rules suspended
- Read second and ordered to a third reading
- Taken out of the Orders of the Day
- Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
- Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service