H2832
An Act relative to the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System benefit calculation
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the calculation of benefits within the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System. It aims to clarify and potentially adjust the methodology used to determine retirement benefits for teachers in the system. The bill is currently undergoing review and study by the Public Service committee, with a scheduled hearing to gather input and examine the current practices.
Key provisions
- Review of the current benefit calculation methodology.
- Potential adjustments to the calculation formula.
- Examination of creditable service provisions.
- Consideration of retirement buyback options.
- Study order related to H5356
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System members
- Teachers in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System
Notable changes
- The bill is currently in a study phase, so specific changes are not yet defined.
- It is linked to a study order (H5356) which will further investigate the issue.
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Primary sponsor
Paul K. Frost
Cosponsor
Paul K. Frost
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Bill H.2832 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System benefit calculation
By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2832) of Paul K. Frost relative to the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System benefit calculation. Public Service.
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Presenter: Paul K. Frost
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2832
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/18/2025 | 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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