H2938
An Act requiring creditable service for Massachusetts National Guard service
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Bill overview
This bill would allow Massachusetts National Guard members to receive credit towards their retirement benefits for their service. Currently, National Guard service may not always be recognized for creditable service under Massachusetts law. This legislation aims to clarify and expand the eligibility criteria for receiving such credit, ensuring that National Guard members are appropriately recognized for their commitment and dedication to the state. It seeks to align the state’s retirement system with the service provided by its National Guard.
Key provisions
- Grants creditable service for Massachusetts National Guard service.
- Allows National Guard members to accrue retirement benefits based on their service.
- Addresses potential discrepancies in recognizing National Guard service for retirement purposes.
- Expands eligibility for creditable service.
- Aligns state retirement benefits with National Guard service.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts National Guard members
- Massachusetts State Employees (specifically those in the National Guard)
- The Massachusetts Retirement System
Notable changes
- Clarifies the criteria for creditable service for National Guard members.
- Potentially expands the number of National Guard members eligible for retirement benefits.
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Bill H.2938 194th (Current)
An Act requiring creditable service for Massachusetts National Guard service
By Representative Plouffe of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2938) of Bridget Plouffe for legislation to grant creditable service time for Massachusetts National Guard service. Public Service.
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Presenter: Bridget Plouffe
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2938
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 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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