An Act providing for the protection of emergency responders from dismissal

This bill expands legal protections for volunteer emergency responders in Massachusetts by amending existing state laws. It specifically adds "emergency responders" to the list of individuals who cannot be fired or disciplined while performing volunteer duties at emergency shelters, fire departments, or ambulance services. The legislation removes previous limitations that restricted these protections only to those working as volunteer firefighters or ambulance personnel. By updating the text of Chapter 149, the bill ensures that a broader range of first aid and rescue workers receive the same job security while volunteering.