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This bill aims to modify the Massachusetts state law regarding public employee retirement systems by adding a specific group of emergency communication professionals to Group 2 of the contributory retirement system. Specifically, the bill proposes to include "all full time dispatchers, dispatch supervisors, communications center directors or communications chiefs" who are certified by the Massachusetts State 911 Department as certified telecommunicators. The certification is defined under regulation MA 560 CMR 5.04, which establishes specific professional standards for emergency communication workers. By adding these professionals to Group 2 of the retirement system, the bill would likely provide these workers with enhanced retirement benefits typically reserved for public safety personnel who perform high-stress, critical public service roles. This change recognizes the important and demanding nature of emergency telecommunications work, which involves coordinating emergency response and providing crucial communication support during critical incidents.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2968