Bill > H1445

This bill amends Section 15 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws to change the process for reporting final convictions of retirement system members that may result in forfeiture of their pension or retirement benefits. The key provisions are: 1) The attorney general or district attorney must notify the state retirement commission of any final convictions that may require forfeiture; 2) The commission will review the conviction to determine if it actually requires forfeiture before reporting it to the member's retirement board or employer; and 3) The commission will then direct the retirement board or employer to take action to effectuate the forfeiture, if applicable. This change aims to ensure due process for retirement system members before their benefits are terminated.