MA S1679

Bill

Relative to special needs trusts and pensions

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to special needs trusts and pensions. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 12 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws to allow the trustee or fiduciary of a special needs trust to be eligible for nomination as a beneficiary of a pension under the state's retirement system. This change ensures that individuals with special needs who are beneficiaries of such trusts can continue to receive their pension benefits while also maintaining their eligibility for government assistance programs.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Brendan Crighton (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2679 (on 02/10/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1679

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1679
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1679.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3727	Authorizing the investment of town of Lunenburg library trust funds	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 189 of the Acts of 2022	Similar To
H538	Relative to the safety of schools, residences, and public assemblies	Accompanied H653	Similar To
H542	Relative to accommodations for special needs students taking the MCAS examination	Accompanied a study order, see H5074	Similar To
H647	Relative to group care facilities	Accompanied a new draft, see H4795	Similar To
S2679	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Service to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to public service matters	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S375	Relative to accommodations for special needs students taking the MCAS examination	Accompanied a study order, see S2756	Similar To
S773	Preserving special needs trusts for disabled seniors	Accompanied H1274	Similar To
S964	Relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Trust Decanting Act	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S966	Making corrections to the adopted children's act	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To

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