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MA S1871

MA S1871
Relative to retirement for nuclear reactor operators


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to retirement for nuclear reactor operators. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 3 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws to expand the list of employees eligible for certain retirement benefits by specifically adding several nuclear reactor-related positions at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The newly included positions are: Director of Radiation Safety, Radiation Safety Specialist, Accelerator Supervisor, Radiation Services Manager, Nuclear Reactor Supervisor, Chief Reactor Operator, Nuclear Reactor Operator-professional, and Reactor Engineer. By adding these specific job titles to the law, the bill ensures that employees in these specialized nuclear reactor and radiation safety roles at UMass Lowell will be included in a particular retirement classification, likely providing them with enhanced or specific retirement benefits that are tailored to the unique and potentially high-risk nature of their work in nuclear reactor operations and radiation safety.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 17, 2026 (on 01/15/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1871
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1871.pdf
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