H2930

To modernize and streamline contributory retirement appeals

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Modernizes and streamlines contributory retirement appeals in Massachusetts by dissolving the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board and transferring.

This bill dissolves the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board and transfers its duties to the Division of Administrative Law Appeals. It allows any aggrieved person to appeal decisions of the retirement board or commission to the Division of Administrative Law Appeals. The division must hold a hearing within 180 days, issue a final and binding decision within the same period, and publish its decisions. Parties can appeal the division's decision to the Superior Court. The division can request further information on disability or medical reports and has subpoena power.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

Sep 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

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

Sep 22, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Sep 22, 2025

House

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