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MA H20

MA H20
Related to the forfeiture of pension upon conviction of child pornography and other offenses


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Introduced
03/10/2015
In Committee
11/30/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Related to the forfeiture of pension upon conviction of child pornography and other offenses So much of the recommendations of the Teachers’ Retirement Board (House, No. 18) as relates to the forfeiture of pension upon conviction of child pornography and other offenses. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to specify that a teacher's pension can be forfeited if they are convicted of certain offenses related to child pornography or other sex offenses involving a minor. Specifically, it clarifies that "criminal offense involving violation of the laws applicable to his office or position" includes convictions for knowingly purchasing or possessing visual material of a child in sexual conduct, sex offenses involving a child, or any other sex offense or sexually violent offense where the victim was under 18 years old. This provision is intended to address recommendations from the Teachers' Retirement Board regarding pension forfeiture for such serious crimes.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 12/28/2015)

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