H 2818 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to Massachusetts certified emergency telecommunicators

HD 621 amends Massachusetts law to expand the definition of "certified emergency telecommunicators" to include specific emergency dispatch roles. The bill adds full-time dispatchers, dispatch supervisors, communications center directors, and communications chiefs to the list of positions requiring certification by the state 911 Department. This certification follows established state regulations (MA 560 CMR 5.04), ensuring these roles meet standardized training and competency requirements. The change directly affects emergency dispatch personnel in these specific titles across Massachusetts public safety communications centers.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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