Massachusetts H2821: An Act to provide pensions to surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers killed in the line of duty

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

Section 100 of Chapter 32 of Massachusetts General Laws is amended by adding at the end the following paragraph:- Effective January 1, 2023, social workers at the Department of Children and Families shall be eligible for this benefit. The Massachusetts State Board of Retirement shall promulgate regulations under which conditions a DCF social worker can be eligible.

Read the full official text

Sponsors

• Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D, 2nd Berkshire) · primary sponsor
• Michael Brady (D, Second Plymouth and Norfolk)
• Colleen Garry (D)

Latest actions

1. March 30, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
2. January 12, 2026: Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
3. May 28, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
4. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
5. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Public Service
6. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H2821?

H2821 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to provide pensions to surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers killed in the line of duty.

What is the status of H2821?

Failed as of March 30, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) (March 30, 2026).

Who sponsored H2821?

Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D, 2nd Berkshire), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H2821?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2821