Massachusetts S1917 amends the definition of veteran for public retirees to include those who retired before a specific law change.

Massachusetts S1917 amends the definition of veteran for public retirees to include those who retired before the effective date of a specific law change. This change allows certain retirees who retired before the effective date of chapter 116 of the acts of 2004 to receive additional yearly allowances as veterans. Acceptance of this provision by a retirement system requires a majority vote of the board and approval by the legislative body. The state teachers’ and state employees’ retirement systems are deemed to have accepted this provision.

Massachusetts S1917 amends the definition of veteran for public retirees to include those who retired before a specific law change.

Massachusetts S1917 amends the definition of veteran for public retirees to include those who retired before the effective date of a specific law change. This change allows certain retirees who retired before the effective date of chapter 116 of the acts of 2004 to receive additional yearly allowances as veterans. Acceptance of this provision by a retirement system requires a majority vote of the board and approval by the legislative body. The state teachers’ and state employees’ retirement systems are deemed to have accepted this provision.