H4361
An Act relative to benefits for teachers
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to benefits for teachers, aims to modify and improve the benefits available to teachers in Massachusetts. It seeks to address concerns and potential inequities within the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System. The bill’s specific details are currently being refined through amendments and consideration by the Senate Ways and Means Committee. It is closely related to other similar bills concerning teacher benefits.
Key provisions
- Addresses concerns within the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System.
- Potential modifications to benefit calculation methods.
- Consideration of out-of-state service for education professionals.
- Alignment with related legislation, such as H.2932.
Who is affected
- Teachers in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System members
- Education professionals
Notable changes
- The bill is currently undergoing amendment and refinement within the Senate.
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Adrian C. Madaro
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Alice Hanlon Peisch
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Bill H.4361 194th (Current)
An Act relative to benefits for teachers
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Bill Information
Sponsor: House Committee on Ways and Means Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.4361
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Pending new draft of H2932 |
| 7/30/2025 | House | New draft of H2932 |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Ordered to a third reading |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Rules supended |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Read third |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Passed to be engrossed - 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 67 ) |
| 8/4/2025 | Senate | Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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