H2870

To amend retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Youth Services

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Adds certain Department of Youth Services employees to Group 4 of the contributory retirement system.

This bill amends the retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Youth Services in Massachusetts. Specifically, it includes Bargaining Unit 8 employees in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. This change ensures these employees are covered under the same retirement benefits as other public employees in Group 4.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27)

Jan 15

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Jan 15

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order