An Act relative to documentary material or data received by retirement boards
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses how retirement boards in Massachusetts handle documentary material and data. It aims to standardize procedures and ensure transparency in the receipt and management of such information. Specifically, the bill seeks to clarify requirements for documenting and retaining records related to retirement benefits and related matters. The goal is to improve accountability and provide better access to information for stakeholders.
Key provisions
- Requires retirement boards to establish clear procedures for receiving documentary material and data.
- Mandates the documentation of all records related to retirement benefits.
- Specifies retention periods for these records.
- Addresses data security and privacy concerns.
- Promotes transparency in the handling of information by retirement boards.
- Requires boards to maintain records accessible to the public.
- Establishes guidelines for the format and preservation of documentary material.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Retirement Boards
- Public Employees
- Retirement Benefit Recipients
- The Public
- State Government Agencies
Notable changes
- Establishes standardized procedures for receiving and managing documentary material.
- Increases transparency regarding retirement board record-keeping practices.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel Cahill
Cosponsor
Daniel Cahill
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