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Subcommittee reports bill to allow firefighters and EMS to collectively bargain
2174443 · January 30, 2025
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Summary
HB 2,495, sponsored by Delegate Askew and narrowly drafted for firefighters and EMS personnel, was reported by the subcommittee 5–2 after proponents said collective bargaining improves safety, retention and readiness; one online commenter opposed.
Delegate C. Askew introduced House Bill 2,495 on Feb. 12, 2025, proposing narrow collective-bargaining rights for firefighters and emergency medical services personnel.
Askew told the House Labor and Commerce Subcommittee that firefighters and EMS face dangerous work and lack federal or state protections for collective bargaining…
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