S 1915 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act clarifying call firefighter rights

S 1915, introduced by Senator John C. Velis, clarifies the legal rights of call firefighters - part-time or volunteer firefighters who respond to emergencies on a call basis. The bill provides clear definitions of existing rights to prevent ambiguity in how these rights are applied. It directly affects call firefighters and the fire departments that employ them, ensuring consistent understanding of their protections. This legislation does not create new rights but aims to standardize the interpretation of current laws governing call firefighter employment.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 17, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
upper
Nov 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors