Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

HD 4848 — An Act exempting all positions in the city known as the Town of Franklin's fire department from the civil service law

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill exempts Franklin's fire department positions from civil service law.

HD 4848 allows the Town of Franklin to hire fire department staff outside of civil service regulations. This change aims to streamline the hiring process for fire department positions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Fire department employees may find more flexible hiring practices that could affect job security and opportunities.
  • Consumers: Community members could experience improved response times in emergencies due to quicker staffing of the fire department.

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (202)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HD 4848?
HD 4848 is sponsored by Jeffrey N. Roy (Democrat).
What is the current status of HD 4848?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HD 4848?
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