H 2960
An Act relative to non-Commonwealth entities
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the inclusion of non-Commonwealth entities within the Massachusetts State Employees’ Retirement System. It seeks to clarify and expand the definition of ‘Commonwealth entities’ as it relates to retirement system membership and benefits. The bill was referred to the Public Service committee and subsequently accompanied a study order.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘Commonwealth entities’ within the state retirement system.
- Addresses the inclusion of non-Commonwealth entities.
- Followed a study order (H.5312) to examine the issue.
- Was accompanied by similar legislation (H.44, H.4829, H.4592, H.48, H.48 292nd).
- Scheduled for a hearing on September 22, 2025.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts State Employees’ Retirement System members
- Non-Commonwealth entities potentially seeking membership
- The Public Service Committee
Notable changes
- The bill aims to revise the existing definition of ‘Commonwealth entities’ within the retirement system.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Margaret R. Scarsdale
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
James Arciero
James B. Eldridge
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Bill H.2960 194th (Current)
An Act relative to non-Commonwealth entities
By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Margaret R. Scarsdale and James B. Eldridge relative to non-Commonwealth entities within the state employees’ retirement system. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Margaret R. Scarsdale
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2960
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) |
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