H2902

Establishing retirement parity for long term public defenders

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes retirement parity for long-term public defenders in Massachusetts.

This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to ensure retirement parity for public defenders, investigators, social workers, and social service advocates employed by the Committee for Public Counsel Services for at least 10 years. The change aims to provide equitable retirement benefits for these long-term public service professionals.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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

Apr 13

House

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

Dec 18, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Dec 18, 2025

House

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