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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to veteran retirement benefits. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend the existing Massachusetts retirement law (Chapter 32) to allow veterans who retired prior to July 24, 1996 to receive credit for their active military service, up to a maximum of 4 years, as part of their retirement benefits calculation. The bill applies to members of the Massachusetts National Guard and Active Reserve, both former and present, and allows for a 5-to-1 ratio of guard/reserve service to active duty service to be counted towards retirement. Political subdivisions, such as towns, cities, and counties, can choose to adopt these provisions for their local retirement systems through a majority vote of their governing bodies.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (8)
David Biele (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4722 (on 05/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2354 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2354.pdf |
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