An Act relative to employees of the Commonwealth who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5356↗ (under House Rule 27) |
| — | House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J23 | Accompanied | — |
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| S1786 | An Act relative to employees of the Commonwealth who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments | Active |
| S1853 | An Act relative to employees of the Commonwealth who are required to respond to crime scenes | Active |
Chapter 32, Section 3(2)(g) is hereby amended by adding the following at the beginning of Group 2. Employees of the Commonwealth who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments; employees of the Commonwealth who are required to respond and inspect hazardous material spills or who are required to inspect such areas or whose duties require one to be present where such hazardous materials, including asbestos and radioactive materials, are stored, used, emitted, and or manufactured or where contamination from such has occurred; employees of the Commonwealth who work in laboratories handling biological or other dangerous materials associated with blood-born, viral or other possible communicable and/or dangerous substances; employees of the Commonwealth whose duties include the use of scuba diving equipment or work as aerial foresters or crewmen. State Employees who engage in homeland security duties, MEMA and emergency response actions associated with public safety, environmental protection and public health.
Chapter 32, Section 3(2)(g) is hereby amended by adding the following at the beginning of Group 2. Employees of the Commonwealth who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments; employees of the Commonwealth who are required to respond and inspect hazardous material spills or who are required to inspect such areas or whose duties require one to be present where such hazardous materials, including asbestos and radioactive materials, are stored, used, emitted, and or manufactured or where contamination from such has occurred; employees of the Commonwealth who work in laboratories handling biological or other dangerous materials associated with blood-born, viral or other possible communicable and/or dangerous substances; employees of the Commonwealth whose duties include the use of scuba diving equipment or work as aerial foresters or crewmen. State Employees who engage in homeland security duties, MEMA and emergency response actions associated with public safety, environmental protection and public health.