H 2898
An Act relative to the retirement rights of criminal prosecutors
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to clarify and potentially expand the retirement rights for criminal prosecutors in Massachusetts. It addresses concerns about the current rules governing their eligibility for retirement benefits, aiming to ensure fairness and consistency in the application of these rights. The bill’s specific details are still being examined through a study order.
Key provisions
- Addresses retirement rights for criminal prosecutors.
- Aims to clarify existing rules regarding eligibility.
- May expand the scope of who qualifies for enhanced retirement benefits.
- Requires a study order to examine the current system and propose potential reforms.
Who is affected
- Criminal prosecutors in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office
- The Judicial branch
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a study order to evaluate the current retirement system for prosecutors.
- Potential changes to eligibility criteria for retirement benefits are being considered.
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Primary sponsor
David Paul Linsky
Cosponsor
David Paul Linsky
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Bill H.2898 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the retirement rights of criminal prosecutors
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2898) of David Paul Linsky relative to the retirement rights of certain criminal prosecutors. Public Service.
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Presenter: David Paul Linsky
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2898
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27) |
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