S2479
An Act relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the benefits available to public employees in Massachusetts who are also serving on active duty in the military. Specifically, it seeks to ensure that these service members maintain their existing public employee benefits, such as health insurance and pension contributions, while deployed. The bill also intends to clarify and strengthen the support provided to military families with public sector employees.
Key provisions
- Ensures continued eligibility for public employee benefits for service members on active duty.
- Addresses the continuity of health insurance coverage for deployed military personnel.
- Clarifies pension contributions for military service members.
- Supports military families with public sector employees.
- Addresses potential gaps in benefits coverage during military deployments.
Who is affected
- Public Employees in Massachusetts
- Military Service Members on Active Duty
- Military Families
- State Government Agencies
- Veterans Affairs
Notable changes
- Strengthens protections for public employee benefits during military service.
- Provides clarity regarding benefits continuity for deployed service members.
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Primary sponsor
Jason M. Lewis
Cosponsor
Jason M. Lewis
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Bill S.2479 194th (Current)
An Act relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2479) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Presenter: Jason M. Lewis
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2479
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/12/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in 437 |
| 6/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/24/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2784 |
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