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MA H20

MA H20
Relative to pension forfeiture


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Introduced
04/13/2021
In Committee
04/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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