S 1891
An Act allowing Joseph Barbati, a retired member of the Massachusetts Trial Court, an accidental disability retirement option
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Bill overview
This bill would allow Joseph Barbati, a retired member of the Massachusetts Trial Court, to receive an accidental disability retirement option. Currently, retired court members have limited options for disability retirement. This legislation seeks to provide Barbati with this specific benefit. The bill’s purpose is to address a specific circumstance involving a retired court employee.
Key provisions
- Allows Joseph Barbati, a retired Massachusetts Trial Court member, to apply for an accidental disability retirement.
- Specifically addresses a request for this option for Barbati.
- Does not appear to create a new category of disability retirement.
- Relates to retirement benefits for court personnel.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Public Service.
Who is affected
- Retired members of the Massachusetts Trial Court
- Joseph Barbati
- Massachusetts Trial Court employees
Notable changes
- Provides a specific accidental disability retirement option to a single retired court member.
- Does not alter existing retirement policies for other court employees.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
Cosponsors
Kenneth P. Sweezey
Patrick M. O'Connor
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Bill S.1891 194th (Current)
An Act allowing Joseph Barbati, a retired member of the Massachusetts Trial Court, an accidental disability retirement option
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1891) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to allow Joseph Barbati, a retired member of the Massachusetts Trial Court, an accidental disability retirement option. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Patrick M. O'Connor Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1891
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/2/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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