S.1853

Relative to employees of the Commonwealth who are required to respond to crime scenes

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Adds forensic scientists at the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory to Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees.

This bill amends the contributory retirement system for public employees in Massachusetts to include forensic scientists employed at the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory in Group 2. This change ensures that these forensic scientists are covered under the same retirement benefits as other public employees who respond to crime scenes.

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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 8, 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

Sep 26, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2