Massachusetts S1871: An Act relative to retirement for nuclear reactor operators

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

Section 3 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2022 Official edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word "managers;" in line 291 the following:- "employees of University of Massachusetts Lowell working as Director of Radiation Safety, Radiation Safety Specialist, Accelerator Supervisor, Radiation Services Manager, Nuclear Reactor Supervisor, Chief Reactor Operator, Nuclear React Operator-professional and Reactor Engineer;".

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Sponsors

• Kennedy, Edward J. (D, First Middlesex) · primary sponsor
• Michael Brady (D, Second Plymouth and Norfolk)

Latest actions

1. April 8, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
2. January 15, 2026: Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 17, 2026
3. October 6, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
4. September 25, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
5. February 27, 2025: House concurred
6. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Public Service

Votes

• Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Public Service (March 17, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S1871?

S1871 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to retirement for nuclear reactor operators.

What is the status of S1871?

In committee as of April 8, 2026. Latest action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (April 8, 2026).

Who sponsored S1871?

Kennedy, Edward J. (D, First Middlesex), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for S1871?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1871