An Act relative to survivor retirement benefits
This bill amends Massachusetts state law to increase the time limit for filing survivor retirement benefit claims from five to ten years. It directly affects the families of public employees who have passed away, allowing them more time to apply for these financial benefits. Additionally, the legislation ensures that survivors of public employees who die from secondary cancer are covered under specific provisions of the retirement chapter. By extending the filing window, the bill aims to provide a longer period for eligible families to secure necessary support.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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