An Act designating certain Unit 9 employees of the Massachusetts Department of Correction to be in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to reclassify certain employees working in Unit 9 of the Massachusetts Department of Correction into Group 2 of the state’s contributory retirement system. Currently, these employees may not be eligible for the benefits associated with Group 2. The bill seeks to correct this discrepancy and provide these workers with access to the same retirement benefits as other public employees in that group.
Key provisions
- Designates specific Unit 9 employees of the Massachusetts Department of Correction.
- Reclassifies these employees into Group 2 of the contributory retirement system.
- Applies to employees within Unit 9 of the Massachusetts Department of Correction.
- Aligns these employees’ retirement benefits with those of other Group 2 public employees.
Who is affected
- Employees of the Massachusetts Department of Correction, specifically those in Unit 9.
- Members of the public workforce.
- Retirement system participants
Notable changes
- Changes the retirement classification for a specific group of correctional officers.
- Expands eligibility for retirement benefits within the contributory system.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael J. Soter
Cosponsors
Jonathan D. Zlotnik
Michael J. Soter
Steven George Xiarhos
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