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H 4909

An Act relative to the reserve time of public safety personnel in the city of Salem

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Manny Cruz and 1 co-sponsor

H 4909 modifies reserve duty requirements for Salem's public safety personnel, affecting their scheduling, compensation, and the city's emergency response capacity.

Read second and ordered to a third reading
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Bill Summary · H 4909

Legislative bill overview

H 4909 addresses the reserve time (standby duty requirements) for public safety personnel employed by the city of Salem, Massachusetts. The bill modifies how reserve time is calculated, compensated, or scheduled for police officers, firefighters, or other emergency responders in the city.

Why is this important

Reserve time policies directly affect public safety worker compensation, work-life balance, and municipal budgets. Changes to these requirements can impact both employee welfare and the city's ability to maintain emergency response capacity, making this a substantive labor and budget issue for Salem residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Modifications to reserve time could increase Salem's payroll expenses for public safety, potentially affecting the municipal budget or requiring tax adjustments
  • Scheduling fairness: Changes may create disputes about equitable distribution of reserve duties among personnel or between different emergency service departments
  • Service availability: Altering reserve requirements could impact the city's ability to respond to emergencies if response times or staffing levels are affected

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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