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Introduced
04/13/2021
04/13/2021
In Committee
04/13/2021
04/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
So much of the recommendations of the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement Board (House, No. 18) as relates to pension forfeiture. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts pension forfeiture laws. It establishes a process for retirement boards to initiate forfeiture proceedings against members convicted of felony criminal offenses related to their employment, allowing boards to reduce or forfeit the member's retirement benefits based on factors like the severity of the crime and degree of public trust violated. The bill also prohibits reinstated members who had their benefits forfeited from becoming active members again, and instead requires them to contribute to a deferred compensation fund. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen pension forfeiture rules in cases of public employee misconduct.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4960 (on 07/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H20 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H20.pdf |
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