H 2876
An Act relative to amending retirement eligibility
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to amending retirement eligibility, addresses changes to retirement eligibility for certain Group 4 retirees within the public service system in Massachusetts. Specifically, it modifies the requirements for these retirees to qualify for retirement benefits. The bill was referred to the Public Service committee and subsequently reported.
Key provisions
- Modifies retirement eligibility requirements for Group 4 retirees.
- Addresses changes to the criteria for qualifying for retirement.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (H5312).
- The bill was referred to the Public Service committee.
Who is affected
- Group 4 retirees
- Massachusetts public service employees
- The Public Service sector
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to existing retirement eligibility rules.
- It is linked to a study order (H5312) indicating a deeper examination of the issue.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Cosponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.2876 194th (Current)
An Act relative to amending retirement eligibility
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2876) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to retirement eligibility for certain Group 4 retirees. Public Service.
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Presenter: Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2876
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) |
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