An Act establishing retirement parity for long term public defenders

Introduced

In Committee

Floor

Crossed Over

Passed

Enacted

Overview Bill text 1 History 6 Sponsors

Apr 13, 2026 · House

Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27)

Dec 18, 2025 · House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Oct 6, 2025 · Massachusetts General Court

Hearing rescheduled to 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Sep 25, 2025 · Massachusetts General Court

Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

Feb 27, 2025 · House

Referred to the committee on Public Service

Feb 27, 2025 · Senate

Senate concurred

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 29/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 183 days quiet

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