Bill > H2743

This bill modifies the Massachusetts retirement classification system by adding harbormasters and assistant harbormasters to Group 2 retirement benefits. Specifically, the bill amends Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws to include "employees of a city or town who are employed as Harbormasters and assistant Harbormasters, and appointed pursuant to chapter 102 of the General Laws" within the Group 2 retirement classification. Group 2 retirement typically provides more favorable retirement terms for certain public safety and high-risk occupational positions, potentially allowing harbormasters to retire earlier or with different pension calculation benefits compared to standard public employees. Harbormasters are municipal officials responsible for managing and overseeing harbor and waterfront activities, ensuring maritime safety, and enforcing local and state maritime regulations. By adding harbormasters to Group 2, the bill recognizes the potentially demanding and unique nature of their public service work.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2743