S.1846

Relative to further defining employees classified in Group 4

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1846 amends the definition of Group 4 employees to include specific probation and court officers.

Massachusetts S1846 amends the definition of Group 4 employees in the contributory retirement system for public employees. This includes adding several probation officer roles and court officer positions to the Group 4 classification. This change ensures these specific public service roles are included under the Group 4 employee classification for retirement benefits.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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 8

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Jan 15

Senate

Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 17, 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