H 4361
An Act relative to benefits for teachers
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to benefits for teachers, aims to modify the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS) to provide enhanced benefits for educators. Specifically, it seeks to adjust the calculation of retirement benefits, particularly concerning out-of-state service and the overall formula used to determine pension amounts. The bill also addresses potential overlaps with other related legislation.
Key provisions
- Adjusts the calculation of retirement benefits within the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS).
- Considers out-of-state service credit for teachers.
- Addresses potential overlaps with similar bills (H.2932, H.2630, H.2757, S.1874, S.1889).
- Modifies the benefit calculation formula used by the MTRS.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Teachers
- Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS)
- Education Professionals
Notable changes
- Potential changes to the formula used to calculate retirement benefits.
- Recognition of service outside of Massachusetts.
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Adrian C. Madaro
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Alice Hanlon Peisch
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Bill H.4361 194th (Current)
An Act relative to benefits for teachers
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Bill Information
Sponsor: House Committee on Ways and Means Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.4361
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Pending new draft of H2932 |
| 7/30/2025 | House | New draft of H2932 |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Ordered to a third reading |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Rules supended |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Read third |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Passed to be engrossed - 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 67 ) |
| 8/4/2025 | Senate | Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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