H2817

Relative to retirement for nuclear reactor operators

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Amends Massachusetts law to include certain University of Massachusetts Lowell nuclear reactor operators in the retirement benefits program.

This bill amends Massachusetts law to include specific nuclear reactor operators at the University of Massachusetts Lowell in the state's retirement benefits program. The affected positions include Director of Radiation Safety, Radiation Safety Specialist, Accelerator Supervisor, Radiation Services Manager, Nuclear Reactor Supervisor, Chief Reactor Operator, Nuclear Reactor Operator-professional, and Reactor Engineer. This change aims to ensure these employees are eligible for retirement benefits similar to other public sector workers.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Calendar

Oct 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

Oct 6, 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

Dec 18, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Oct 6, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time