H 2902
An Act establishing retirement parity for long term public defenders
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Bill overview
This bill aims to provide retirement benefits equal to those of other public employees for public defenders who have dedicated a significant portion of their careers to representing defendants in the legal system. Currently, long-term public defenders may not receive the same retirement benefits as other public service workers. The legislation seeks to correct this disparity and ensure fair retirement provisions for these essential legal professionals.
Key provisions
- Establishes retirement parity for long-term public defenders.
- Applies to public defenders with a substantial period of service.
- Aligns retirement benefits with those of other public employees.
- Addresses a potential inequity in retirement benefits for public defenders.
Who is affected
- Public Defenders
- Massachusetts Public Employees
- Legal Professionals
Notable changes
- Creates a new standard for retirement benefits for long-term public defenders.
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Primary sponsor
Jay D. Livingstone
Cosponsor
Jay D. Livingstone
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Bill H.2902 194th (Current)
An Act establishing retirement parity for long term public defenders
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2902) of Jay D. Livingstone for legislation to establish retirement parity for long term public defenders. Public Service.
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Presenter: Jay D. Livingstone
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2902
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate 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 |
| 12/18/2025 | 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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