S 1790
An Act relative to creditable service for elected officials
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to establish creditable service for elected officials in Massachusetts’ retirement system. Currently, elected officials do not receive credit for their years of service towards retirement benefits. This legislation would modify the state’s retirement laws to include service as an elected official as a qualifying factor for receiving benefits.
Key provisions
- Establishes a system for creditable service for elected officials.
- Allows elected officials to accrue retirement benefits based on their years of service.
- Defines the requirements for qualifying as an elected official for the purpose of this credit.
- Specifies how the credit would be calculated and applied to existing retirement plans.
Who is affected
- Elected officials in Massachusetts
- State retirement system participants
- Massachusetts government employees
Notable changes
- Creates a new category of creditable service specifically for elected officials.
- Addresses a current discrepancy in retirement benefits for those holding elected office.
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Primary sponsor
Michael D. Brady
Cosponsor
Michael D. Brady
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Bill S.1790 194th (Current)
An Act relative to creditable service for elected officials
By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1790) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to creditable service for elected officials. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michael D. Brady Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1790
| 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 |
| 11/26/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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