Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 539: An Act providing equity and fairness to POST-certified police officers disabled by cardiac disease
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SD 539 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing equity and fairness to POST-certified police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Primary sponsor: Jake Oliveira (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): House concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1895) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Ryan C. Fattman, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oliveira | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Peter Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampshire |
| Ryan Fattman | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampden |
| Barry Finegold | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex and Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Adam Gómez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Edward J. Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Kenneth P. Sweezey | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| John Velis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and Hampshire |
| 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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service