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MA H 5525

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An Act relative to pension benefits for firefighter Leo J. Bracken

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 5525 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5525 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-09-09): Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

What is MA H 5525 about?

By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5525) of Rob Consalvo (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the retirement board of the city of Boston be authorized to increase the disability pension of Leo J. Bracken, a firefighter of the city of Boston. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Who sponsors MA H 5525?

Rob Consalvo is the primary sponsor of MA H 5525.

Description

By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5525) of Rob Consalvo (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the retirement board of the city of Boston be authorized to increase the disability pension of Leo J. Bracken, a firefighter of the city of Boston. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

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Latest action
2026-09-09 — Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
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  • Rob Consalvoprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-09-09

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

  2. 2026-09-09

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2026-08-26

    Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2026-06-29

    Senate concurred

  5. 2026-06-22

    Referred to the committee on Public Service

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5525

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