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SB1401

Firefighters and emergency medical services providers; collective bargaining.

Status:
Consolidated

Chief Patron:
Louise Lucas (D)

Session:
2025 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Collective bargaining by firefighters and emergency medical services providers.

Authorizes firefighters and emergency medical services providers employed by a political subdivision of the Commonwealth to engage in collective bargaining through labor organizations or other designated representatives. The bill establishes the Fire Service Cooperation Board to administer its provisions. The bill provides for the appointment of a three-member board of arbitration regarding any dispute arising between an employer and firefighters or emergency medical services providers. Under the bill, determinations made by such board of arbitration are final on a disputed issue and are binding on the parties involved. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2026. (Less)
  • Bill History

  • 01/14/2025 - Senate: Presented and ordered printed 25104702D
  • 01/14/2025 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
  • 01/24/2025 - Senate: Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB917-Surovell) (15-Y 0-N)