The Massachusetts Senate passed H.2879, an act authorizing the continued employment of Stephen A. Hillinger as a firefighter in the town of Lancaster.

The presiding officer read the bill on the floor as "H.2879, an act authorizing the continued employment of Stephen A. Hillinger as a firefighter in the town of Lancaster." The question on passing the bill to be enacted was taken by voice: "All those in favor say aye" and "Opposed, no." The presiding officer announced, "The ayes have it, and the bill is passed to be enacted," and said the bill will be signed by the president and laid before the governor for her approbation.

The transcript records a voice vote and does not include a roll-call or recorded tally by name. The transcript does not show any floor debate on H.2879; it proceeded as a final passage in a brief session.