H2946
An Act enabling employees on unpaid parental leave to purchase creditable service
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Bill overview
This bill would allow employees in Massachusetts who take unpaid parental leave to purchase creditable service within their retirement system. Currently, employees on unpaid leave typically do not earn service credits. This legislation aims to provide a way for these workers to accumulate retirement benefits while on leave, ensuring they don't lose out on potential benefits due to their time off.
Key provisions
- Allows employees on unpaid parental leave to purchase creditable service.
- Applies to employees in Massachusetts retirement systems.
- Addresses a gap in current policy regarding service accrual during unpaid leave.
- Provides a mechanism for employees to maintain retirement benefits while on parental leave.
Who is affected
- Employees in Massachusetts retirement systems
- Parents taking unpaid parental leave
Notable changes
- Creates a new pathway for service accrual during unpaid parental leave.
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Bill H.2946 194th (Current)
An Act enabling employees on unpaid parental leave to purchase creditable service
By Representative Reid of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2946) of Sean Reid relative to enabling employees on unpaid parental leave to purchase creditable service. Public Service.
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Presenter: Sean Reid
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2946
| 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 |
| 1/8/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4901 |
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