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MA H17

MA H17
Establishing a special commission on retirement credit purchases


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
08/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

So much of the recommendations of the Teachers' Retirement System (House, No. 16) as relates to establishing a special commission on retirement credit purchases. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to evaluate and study the costs and benefits of all service purchases allowed under Chapter 32, which governs the Massachusetts contributory retirement systems. The commission will review the associated actuarial liabilities, recommend appropriate cost-sharing between employees and employers, explore whether the types of allowable service purchases can be expanded to help recruit and retain public employees, and recommend any other changes deemed necessary to improve the long-term sustainability of these retirement systems. The commission will consist of representatives from various government agencies, retirement boards, and labor unions, and will submit its recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature by May 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H17
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H17.pdf
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