S1812
An Act relative to providing for domestic partners through public employee pensions
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to extend public employee pension benefits to domestic partners. Currently, public employee pensions are generally only available to spouses. This legislation would allow eligible domestic partners to receive similar benefits, such as survivor payments and retirement allowances. The bill’s goal is to provide greater financial security for public employees in committed relationships that are not legally recognized as marriages.
Key provisions
- Expands public employee pension benefits to include domestic partners.
- Defines eligibility criteria for domestic partners seeking pension benefits.
- Specifies the types of benefits available to domestic partners.
- Addresses potential impacts on existing pension plans.
Who is affected
- Public employees
- Domestic partners of public employees
- Public employee pension systems
Notable changes
- Changes current law regarding pension eligibility for unmarried partners.
- May require adjustments to existing pension formulas and benefit structures.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Brendan P. Crighton
Cosponsor
Jr. Ronald J. Colosi
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Bill S.1812 194th (Current)
An Act relative to providing for domestic partners through public employee pensions
By Mr. Crighton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1812) of Ronald J. Colosi, Jr., for legislation to provide for domestic partners through public employee pensions. Public Service.
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Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Brendan P. Crighton (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1812
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2786 |
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