S.1867

Relative to the annual allowance for certain survivors of public retirees and employees

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Increases the annual allowance for certain survivors of public retirees and employees in Massachusetts.

The bill amends the annual allowance for certain survivors of public retirees and employees in Massachusetts. It increases the minimum monthly member-survivor allowance for spouses of deceased members from $500 to $750, effective July 1, 2025. The change applies to members of the state teachers' retirement system and other local retirement systems, contingent on approval by the respective local legislative bodies.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 25, 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

Jun 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1