An Act to ensure fairness in retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Correction
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve retirement benefits for specific employees of the Massachusetts Department of Correction. It seeks to address fairness concerns related to these employees’ retirement packages. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Public Service and subsequently reported favorably. It is similar to previous bills addressing retirement benefits for the same group of employees.
Key provisions
- Addresses fairness in retirement benefits for Department of Correction employees.
- Specifically targets employees within the Department of Correction.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Public Service.
- The bill was reported favorably by the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Scheduled for a hearing on October 8, 2025.
Who is affected
- Employees of the Department of Correction
- Massachusetts State Employees
- Correctional Officers
- Department of Correction Personnel
Notable changes
- The bill builds upon previous legislation addressing similar retirement concerns.
- It aims to rectify perceived inequities in retirement benefits for a specific group of Department of Correction employees.
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Sponsors
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28 on record
Primary sponsor
James J. O'Day
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
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