Bill > H4834

This bill amends Section 15 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws to require the Attorney General or District Attorney to immediately notify the Retirement Commission if a member of a retirement system is convicted of a crime that may result in the forfeiture of their pension or retirement benefits. However, the Retirement Commission can only report the conviction to the member's retirement board or employer if the Commission has determined that the conviction requires forfeiture of the member's rights and is directing the board or employer to take action to effectuate such forfeiture. This ensures that the Retirement Commission, rather than the prosecuting authorities, makes the determination of whether a member's pension or retirement benefits should be forfeited due to a criminal conviction.