HB 2495: Firefighters and emergency medical services providers; collective bargaining.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Collective bargaining by firefighters and emergency medical services providers. Authorizes firefighters and emergency medical services providers employed by a political subdivision of the Commonwealth to engage in collective bargaining through labor organizations or other designated representatives. The bill establishes the Fire Service Cooperation Board to administer its provisions. The bill provides for the appointment of a three-member board of arbitration regarding any dispute arising between an employer and firefighters or emergency medical services providers. Under the bill, determinations made by such board of arbitration are final on a disputed issue and are binding on the parties involved. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2026.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 32

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. February 10, 2025Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (10-Y 5-N)
2. February 5, 2025Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
3. February 5, 2025Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
4. February 4, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2495)
5. February 4, 2025Read third time and passed House (54-Y 44-N)
6. February 3, 2025Read second time and engrossed
7. February 2, 2025Read first time
8. January 30, 2025Reported from Labor and Commerce (12-Y 10-N)
9. January 30, 2025Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 3-N)
10. January 21, 2025Assigned L & C sub: Subcommittee #2
11. January 8, 2025Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
12. January 8, 2025Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25104258D