H2935

Relative to victim witness advocate retirement classification

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2935 proposes to classify victim witness advocates with ten or more years of service as eligible for retirement benefits.

The bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to include victim witness advocates with at least ten years of service in the retirement classification. This change ensures these advocates, who support victims and witnesses in the court system, are eligible for retirement benefits similar to other long-term court employees. The bill specifically modifies the retirement eligibility criteria to encompass victim witness advocates, aligning their benefits with those of other court officers.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
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

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