H2915
An Act relative to updating judicial retirement benefits
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to update the retirement benefits available to judges in Massachusetts. It aims to adjust the formulas used to calculate these benefits, potentially increasing the payments received by retiring judges. The bill also addresses the current system to ensure it remains fair and competitive with benefits offered to other public officials. It is intended to modernize the judicial retirement system.
Key provisions
- Adjusts the formulas used to calculate judicial retirement benefits.
- Potentially increases payments to retiring judges.
- Reviews the current system for fairness.
- Aims to align benefits with those of other public officials.
- Addresses the calculation of benefits for veteran judges.
Who is affected
- Judges in Massachusetts
- Retired judges
- The Judicial Branch of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Modifies the existing system for determining judicial retirement benefits.
- May increase the financial compensation received by judges upon retirement.
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Bill H.2915 194th (Current)
An Act relative to updating judicial retirement benefits
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2915) of Paul McMurtry relative to updating judicial retirement benefits. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Paul McMurtry Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2915
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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