Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2582: An Act exempting certain positions in the city of Taunton from civil service status
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2582 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on August 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act exempting certain positions in the city of Taunton from civil service status. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see S3020.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mrs. Dooner and Ms. Field of Taunton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2582) of Kelly A. Dooner and Lisa Field (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to exempt certain positions in the city of Taunton from civil service status. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Dooner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Third Bristol and Plymouth |
| Lisa Field | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Bristol |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see S3020
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 17, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service