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MA H3718

MA H3718
Expanding the definition of dependent for the purposes of municipal employee benefits as to the city of Cambridge


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Introduced
04/03/2023
In Committee
04/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to expanding the definition of dependent for the purposes of municipal employee benefits in the city of Cambridge. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill expands the definition of "dependent" for the purposes of municipal employee benefits in the city of Cambridge. Specifically, it allows domestic partners in registered domestic partnerships with City of Cambridge employees to be considered "dependents" and participate in the Group Insurance Commission's coverages and benefits. It also considers members of registered domestic partnerships to be "spouses" with respect to all spousal rights under Massachusetts law. Additionally, the bill states that any surrogate bearing a child for a city employee, their spouse, or their domestic partner shall be considered a dependent for 12 months from the start of the pregnancy.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4518 (on 04/04/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3718
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3718.pdf
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