H5159
An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System to grant credible service to Sara Scibelli
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System to grant ‘credible service’ to Sara Scibelli. ‘Credible service’ is a mechanism allowing retired individuals to receive credit for time spent in certain roles that may not have been previously recognized for retirement benefits. This action specifically addresses Scibelli’s situation and aligns with similar legislation concerning other retired teachers in the state. The bill’s purpose is to ensure accurate retirement benefits for eligible individuals.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System to grant credible service.
- Specifically targets Sara Scibelli for the grant of credible service.
- Defines ‘credible service’ within the context of the Retirement System’s policies.
- Aligns with previous legislation granting similar benefits to other teachers.
Who is affected
- Sara Scibelli
- Members of the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System
- Retired teachers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Provides a mechanism for recognizing previously uncredited service for retirement benefits.
- Expands the scope of service considered for creditable service.
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Primary sponsor
Brian M. Ashe
Cosponsors
Brian M. Ashe
Jacob R. Oliveira
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Bill H.5159 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System to grant credible service to Sara Scibelli
By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian M. Ashe for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System to grant credible service to Sara Scibelli. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Brian M. Ashe Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Service
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.5159
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/19/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/25/2026 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 3/11/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 03/11/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:25 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
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