S 1833
An Act relative to Peace Corps creditable service
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish creditable service for individuals who served with the Peace Corps. It seeks to recognize and provide benefits to Peace Corps volunteers for their service, similar to how state employees receive credit for their work. The legislation clarifies the conditions under which Peace Corps service will be considered for creditable service within the state’s retirement system. This would allow Peace Corps volunteers to accrue benefits while serving.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘Peace Corps service’ for the purpose of creditable service.
- Establishes criteria for determining when Peace Corps service is considered creditable.
- Allows individuals who served with the Peace Corps to accrue benefits in the state’s retirement system.
- Addresses potential discrepancies in how Peace Corps service is currently recognized.
- Clarifies the application process for Peace Corps volunteers seeking creditable service.
Who is affected
- Peace Corps volunteers
- Massachusetts residents who served with the Peace Corps
- The Massachusetts State Retirement System
Notable changes
- Provides a mechanism for recognizing Peace Corps service as equivalent to state service for retirement benefits.
- Addresses potential gaps in existing law regarding creditable service for Peace Corps volunteers.
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Primary sponsor
Peter J. Durant
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.1833 194th (Current)
An Act relative to Peace Corps creditable service
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1833) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to Peace Corps creditable service. Public Service.
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Presenter: Peter J. Durant
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1833
| 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 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2786 |
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