An Act relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunicators
This bill amends Massachusetts law to formally include certified emergency telecommunicators in the list of essential workers eligible for specific protections under state regulations. It directly affects full-time dispatchers, supervisors, communications center directors, and chiefs who are certified by the state 911 Department. The key provision adds these roles to a legal definition previously limited to hospital staff, ensuring they receive the same statutory recognition. This change clarifies the legal status of 911 professionals without altering their daily duties or pay structures.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Mar 4, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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