S1828
An Act relative to veterans' buyback
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Bill overview
This bill aims to provide a second opportunity for veterans who missed the initial 180-day window to purchase a retirement buyback from the state system. It allows veterans who initially failed to make the purchase within the specified timeframe to apply one final time. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Public Service and subsequently the Senate Ways and Means committee. This legislation addresses a potential barrier to retirement buyback access for eligible veterans.
Key provisions
- Veterans who missed the initial 180-day buyback deadline can apply.
- The retirement system will grant a one-time opportunity for these veterans.
- The bill applies to veterans who previously failed to make a retirement buyback purchase.
- The application process is handled by the retirement system.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Public Service and then the Senate Ways and Means committee.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Massachusetts Retirement System
- State Government
Notable changes
- Extends the timeframe for veterans to participate in the retirement buyback program.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. William J. Driscoll
Cosponsor
Jr. William J. Driscoll
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Bill S.1828 194th (Current)
An Act relative to veterans' buyback
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1828) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to allow a veteran who failed to make the retirement buyback purchase within the required 180 days shall be given a 1-time opportunity to apply to the retirement system to make said purchase. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: William J. Driscoll, Jr. Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1828
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/26/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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