H2916
An Act relative to survivor’s benefits for the spouses of retired state troopers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase survivor’s benefits for the spouses of retired Massachusetts State Troopers. Currently, the level of these benefits may not adequately support surviving spouses. The legislation seeks to adjust the amount of these benefits to better reflect the needs of those families. It intends to provide greater financial security to the families of deceased or retired troopers.
Key provisions
- Increase survivor’s benefits for the spouses of retired Massachusetts State Troopers.
- Adjust the amount of these benefits to align with current cost of living.
- Ensure benefits are sufficient to support surviving spouses.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Public Service.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (H5312).
Who is affected
- Spouses of retired Massachusetts State Troopers
- Families of deceased Massachusetts State Troopers
- Massachusetts State Troopers
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to existing survivor benefit formulas.
- It aims to provide a more robust financial safety net for surviving families.
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Bill H.2916 194th (Current)
An Act relative to survivor’s benefits for the spouses of retired state troopers
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2916) of Paul McMurtry relative to survivor benefits for the spouses of retired state troopers. Public Service.
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Presenter: Paul McMurtry
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2916
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 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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