H2912
An Act further regulating the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees
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Bill overview
This bill aims to further regulate the retirement benefits available to specific public safety employees in Massachusetts. It seeks to clarify and potentially modify existing rules governing these benefits, likely to ensure consistency and fairness. The bill’s specific details regarding the changes are still under consideration, as it is currently undergoing study by the Public Service committee. Similar bills have been proposed in the past, indicating an ongoing interest in reviewing and adjusting these retirement provisions.
Key provisions
- Clarifies rules regarding retirement eligibility for public safety employees.
- Potentially modifies benefit formulas or accrual rates.
- Addresses issues related to survivor benefits.
- May include provisions for post-employment health insurance.
- Likely involves adjustments to contribution requirements for employees and the state.
Who is affected
- Public safety employees in Massachusetts
- State employees in public safety roles
- The Massachusetts State Board of Retirement
Notable changes
- The bill is currently undergoing study by the Public Service committee, so specific changes are not yet finalized.
- Previous similar bills suggest a recurring need to review and adjust public safety retirement benefits.
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Bill H.2912 194th (Current)
An Act further regulating the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2912) of Paul McMurtry, Rodney M. Elliott and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to further regulate the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees. Public Service.
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Presenter: Paul McMurtry
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2912
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) |
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