H 2935
An Act relative to victim witness advocate retirement classification
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to establish a specific retirement classification for victim witness advocates (VWAs) working in the Massachusetts criminal justice system. Currently, the retirement benefits for these advocates are not clearly defined, leading to uncertainty about their post-employment benefits. The legislation aims to clarify and standardize the retirement provisions for VWAs, ensuring they receive appropriate benefits based on their service.
Key provisions
- Establishes a retirement classification for victim witness advocates.
- Defines eligibility criteria for retirement benefits.
- Specifies the type of retirement benefits available to VWAs.
- Addresses potential discrepancies in existing retirement plans for VWAs.
Who is affected
- Victim Witness Advocates
- Massachusetts Criminal Justice System
- Employees of state agencies involved in victim support
Notable changes
- Clarifies retirement benefits for a specific group of public employees.
- Addresses potential gaps in existing retirement policies.
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Primary sponsor
Edward R. Philips
Cosponsor
Edward R. Philips
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Bill H.2935 194th (Current)
An Act relative to victim witness advocate retirement classification
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2935) of Edward R. Philips relative to victim witness advocate retirement classification. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Edward R. Philips Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2935
| 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 |
| 3/25/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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