An Act relative to retirement reporting
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, S.1111, addresses the reporting of criminal convictions to the Massachusetts Retirement System. It requires the Retirement Board to review and consider a retiree’s criminal record when determining eligibility for and benefits under the pension system. Specifically, the bill mandates that the Retirement Board must investigate and report on any convictions of retirees, ensuring transparency and consistency in pension decisions. The bill aims to clarify the process for handling criminal records in relation to retirement benefits.
Key provisions
- Requires the Retirement Board to investigate criminal convictions of retirees.
- Mandates reporting of convictions to the Retirement Board.
- Directs the Retirement Board to consider criminal records in pension eligibility determinations.
- Addresses the process for handling criminal records in relation to retirement benefits.
- Ensures transparency in pension decisions regarding criminal records.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Retirement System retirees
- The Massachusetts Retirement Board
- Individuals with criminal convictions
Notable changes
- Introduces a formal process for reviewing criminal records in pension eligibility.
- Adds a requirement for the Retirement Board to investigate and report on convictions.
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