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MA H2998
MA H2998Authorizing Thomas Harmon to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
10/27/2025
10/27/2025
Crossed Over
10/23/2025
10/23/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition of Steven George Xiarhos (with the approval of the county commissioners) that Thomas Harmon be authorized to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill allows Thomas Harmon, a member of the Barnstable County Retirement System, to purchase creditable service for his military service time, despite any existing laws that might otherwise prevent such a purchase. Creditable service is a mechanism in public retirement systems that allows employees to buy additional years of service credit, which can help increase their eventual retirement benefits. In this specific case, Harmon is being granted permission to count his military service time towards his retirement benefits, which would normally be subject to certain restrictions. The bill provides an exception to previous legal limitations, specifically overriding section 3 of chapter 71 of the acts of 1996 and other relevant laws, to enable Harmon to enhance his retirement benefits by recognizing his military service. This type of legislative action is typically done on an individual basis and requires approval from local government officials, in this instance the county commissioners of Barnstable County.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 10/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2998 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2998.pdf |
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