Bill > H2906

This bill increases the retirement age for uniformed public safety personnel (such as police officers and firefighters) in towns designated as seasonal communities from 65 to 67 years old. The proposed change would modify two existing legal provisions: Section 2 of chapter 415 of the acts of 1987 and Section 1 of chapter 32 of the general laws. By raising the retirement age, the bill effectively extends the working years for public safety workers in seasonal communities, which are likely towns that experience significant population fluctuations due to tourism or seasonal economic activities. The bill aims to potentially improve staffing continuity and leverage the experience of older public safety personnel in these specific community contexts. The change would require uniformed public safety personnel in designated seasonal communities to work two additional years before being eligible for retirement benefits compared to personnel in non-seasonal communities.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2906