An Act relative to creditable service for MBTA police officers
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to establish a system of creditable service for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) police officers. Currently, MBTA police officers do not have a clear path to earn service credits that would contribute to their retirement benefits. This legislation would create a mechanism for these officers to accrue creditable service, similar to how other public safety personnel in the state do.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for MBTA police officers to earn creditable service.
- Defines the criteria for awarding creditable service.
- Specifies how creditable service will be calculated and applied to retirement benefits.
- Addresses the potential impact on existing retirement plans for MBTA police officers.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) police officers
- MBTA police officers’ families
- The MBTA
Notable changes
- Creates a new benefit for MBTA police officers not currently available.
- Aligns MBTA police officer retirement benefits with those of other public safety personnel in Massachusetts.
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