H2914

Relative to veteran judges' pensions

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2914 allows veteran judges who served in the armed forces to receive an increased pension.

Massachusetts H2914 provides an increase in pension for retired judges who served in the armed forces, were called into duty while seated as a judge, and served at least 90 days in active duty. The pension increase applies to those who retired at age 70 with at least 10 years of continuous judicial service or resigned after serving at least 15 years continuously. The state retirement board must notify eligible retired judges of the opportunity to apply for this pension increase within 30 days of the act's effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 9, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

Jul 9, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)

Jul 8, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Jul 8, 2025

House

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