H 2869
An Act to amend retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Youth Services
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Bill overview
This bill amends the retirement benefits system for employees of the Department of Youth Services. Specifically, it proposes to include certain employees in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. This change would provide these employees with a different retirement benefit structure compared to other groups within the system. The bill was referred to the Public Service committee and subsequently reported.
Key provisions
- Includes certain employees of the Department of Youth Services in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system.
- Modifies the retirement benefits structure for these employees.
- The bill was referred to the Public Service committee.
- The bill was reported by the committee to the Clerk’s Office.
- The bill accompanied a study order (H5356).
- A hearing is scheduled for October 15, 2025.
Who is affected
- Employees of the Department of Youth Services
- Public Employees
Notable changes
- Changes the retirement benefit structure for a specific group of Department of Youth Services employees.
- Relates to the existing contributory retirement system for public employees.
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Primary sponsor
Russell E. Holmes
Cosponsors
Michael D. Brady
Russell E. Holmes
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Bill H.2869 194th (Current)
An Act to amend retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Youth Services
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2869) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to include certain employees of the Department of Youth Services in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
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Presenter: Russell E. Holmes
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2869
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 1/15/2026 | 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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