H 28
An Act relative to pension forfeiture
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Bill overview
This bill implements recommendations from the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS) regarding pension forfeiture. Specifically, it aims to clarify and standardize the process for determining when a teacher’s pension benefits may be forfeited due to misconduct or other reasons. The bill seeks to provide greater transparency and consistency in these decisions, ensuring that teachers understand the criteria and procedures involved. It updates existing regulations to align with MTRS’s recommendations, ultimately aiming to protect the retirement security of educators.
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Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System
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Bill H.28 194th (Current)
An Act relative to pension forfeiture
So much of the recommendations of the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (House, No. 26) as relates to pension forfeiture
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.28
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/15/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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