H2815
An Act relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Public Health
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the retirement benefits for specific employees of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It aims to clarify and potentially modify existing retirement policies for these employees, ensuring consistent and equitable treatment. The bill’s specific details regarding the changes are currently under study by the legislature. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to reform retirement benefits within the department.
Key provisions
- Clarifies retirement benefit eligibility for Department of Public Health employees.
- Addresses potential discrepancies in existing retirement policies.
- Establishes a study order to examine current retirement practices.
- May include provisions related to accrued benefits or vesting periods.
- Likely focuses on ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations regarding retirement benefits.
Who is affected
- Employees of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- Retirees of the Department of Public Health
- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Notable changes
- The bill initiates a study order to examine current retirement practices within the Department of Public Health.
- It seeks to address potential inconsistencies in existing retirement policies.
- Previous attempts to reform retirement benefits for similar employees have been considered in the past.
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Primary sponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
Cosponsors
Michael D. Brady
Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill H.2815 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Public Health
By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2815) of Michelle M. DuBois and Michael D. Brady relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Public Health. Public Service.
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Presenter: Michelle M. DuBois
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2815
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27) |
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