Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 2857: An Act providing accidental death benefits for the surviving spouse of a former firefighter of the City of Boston
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SD 2857 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on May 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing accidental death benefits for the surviving spouse of a former firefighter of the City of Boston. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 12, 2025): Referred to the committee on Public Service.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins and Daniel J. Hunt for legislation to provide accidental death benefits for the surviving spouse of Mathew M. Troy, a former firefighter of the City of Boston. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Dan Hunt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to the committee on Public Service
- Rules suspended
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently