An Act relative to retirement systems and pensions for correctional officers
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses retirement systems and pensions specifically for correctional officers in Massachusetts. It aims to improve the benefits and retirement options available to this group of public safety personnel. The legislation seeks to clarify and potentially enhance the existing retirement structures for correctional officers, ensuring they receive adequate compensation for their service. It is part of a series of similar bills addressing retirement benefits for various public service roles.
Key provisions
- Clarifies retirement eligibility requirements for correctional officers.
- Potentially adjusts pension formulas to better reflect the demands and risks of correctional officer roles.
- Addresses issues related to survivor benefits for correctional officers' families.
- May include provisions related to post-employment health benefits.
- Considers adjustments to contribution rates for retirement systems.
Who is affected
- Correctional officers in Massachusetts
- Their families
- The Massachusetts Retirement System
- State government employees
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar bills, suggesting ongoing efforts to improve retirement benefits for public service roles.
- It builds upon previous attempts to address retirement issues for correctional officers.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
David K. Muradian Jr.
Cosponsor
David K. Muradian Jr.
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