Bill > H2347

This bill proposes to amend existing Massachusetts General Laws, specifically chapter 32, section 3, which deals with retirement classifications. The key provision is the insertion of language that would include employees holding the title of "victim witness advocate" in Group 4 of the retirement system, provided they have been employed in that capacity for ten years or more. Victim witness advocates, as defined in chapter 258B, section 1, are individuals who assist victims and witnesses of crimes throughout the legal process. Currently, Group 4 retirement classification includes assistant district attorneys with ten or more years of service. This bill aims to extend this same retirement classification benefit to victim witness advocates who meet the ten-year employment requirement, recognizing their dedicated service in a similar public capacity.