Massachusetts H5609: An Act relative to the retirement classification of Crystal Swinimer's, an employee of the Middlesex county sheriff's office

What the bill says

From the introduced text, July 22, 2026:

Notwithstanding paragraph (g) of subdivision (2) of section 3 of chapter 32 of the General Laws, section 5 of said chapter 32 [GS1.1]or any other general or special law to the contrary, Crystal Swinimer, an assistant deputy superintendent with the Middlesex county sheriff's office and a member of the Middlesex county retirement system, shall be classified in Group 4 for the purposes of said chapter 32.

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Sponsors

• Danillo Sena (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. October 1, 2026: Accompanied a new draft, see H5682
2. September 9, 2026: Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
3. September 9, 2026: Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
4. August 26, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
5. July 27, 2026: Senate concurred
6. July 23, 2026: Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service
7. July 22, 2026: Referred to the committee on House Rules

Common questions

What is H5609?

H5609 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to the retirement classification of Crystal Swinimer's, an employee of the Middlesex county sheriff's office.

What is the status of H5609?

In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a new draft, see H5682 (October 1, 2026).

Who sponsored H5609?

Danillo Sena (D).

Where is the official record for H5609?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5609