H 4834 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to retirement reporting

This bill updates Massachusetts law to clarify how the state handles pension forfeiture when a retirement system member is convicted of a crime. It requires the attorney general or district attorney to immediately inform the retirement commission of any final conviction that might lead to the loss of pension rights. The commission must first determine if the conviction legally mandates forfeiture before reporting the case to the member's employer or retirement board. Once confirmed, the commission directs the appropriate board to take action to remove the member's pension benefits. This change ensures a standardized process for enforcing financial penalties on public employees who commit crimes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2024
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Introduced Jul 10, 2024 Last action Jul 10, 2024
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Jul 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Jul 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on The Judiciary
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0 primary · 17 co-sponsors

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