H 2843
An Act to provide retirement incentives in public higher education
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Bill overview
This bill proposes retirement incentives for employees working in public higher education in Massachusetts. It aims to encourage experienced educators to remain in their positions by offering benefits related to retirement. The bill was referred to the Public Service committee and subsequently reported. It is currently undergoing a study order.
Key provisions
- Provides retirement incentives to public higher education employees.
- The specific details of the incentives are not yet defined in the available text.
- The bill is currently undergoing a study order to examine the details of the incentives.
- It was referred to the Public Service committee for review.
Who is affected
- Public higher education employees in Massachusetts
- Educators and staff working in public colleges and universities
Notable changes
- The bill is currently in a study order, indicating that the specifics of the retirement incentives are being examined.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
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Bill H.2843 194th (Current)
An Act to provide retirement incentives in public higher education
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2843) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, James B. Eldridge and Danillo A. Sena for legislation to provide retirement incentives in public higher education. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2843
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 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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