H2802

Relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the department of mental health

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2802 amends retirement benefits for certain Department of Mental Health employees in bargaining unit 8.

Massachusetts H2802 amends the General Laws to include employees of the Department of Mental Health within bargaining unit 8 in the list of those eligible for retirement benefits. This change ensures that these employees receive the same retirement benefits as other state employees. The bill specifies that the amendment applies to those within bargaining unit 8, affecting their retirement eligibility and benefits.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Mar 25

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Jan 15

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Oct 2, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1