S 1863
An Act further regulating the retirement rights of certain employees of Plymouth County
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to grant Group 4 retirement status to officers who retire from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation within the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department. Currently, these officers may not fully qualify for retirement benefits. The legislation aims to clarify and expand their retirement rights, ensuring they receive appropriate compensation and benefits upon retirement.
Key provisions
- Grants Group 4 retirement status to retiring Bureau of Criminal Investigation officers in the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department.
- Specifically addresses the retirement rights of these officers.
- Aims to clarify and expand existing retirement benefits.
- Related to existing legislation concerning retirement rights in Plymouth County.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Public Service and subsequently the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Who is affected
- Officers in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation of the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department
- Retirees within Plymouth County
Notable changes
- Potentially alters retirement benefits for a specific group of law enforcement officers.
- Addresses a gap in existing retirement regulations for these officers.
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Primary sponsor
Dylan A. Fernandes
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Dylan A. Fernandes
John F. Keenan
Jr. William J. Driscoll
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Bill S.1863 194th (Current)
An Act further regulating the retirement rights of certain employees of Plymouth County
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1863) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Norman J. Orrall, David F. DeCoste, Kathleen R. LaNatra and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant group 4 status to officers who retire from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation at the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Dylan A. Fernandes Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1863
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House 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 |
| 11/26/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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