An Act relative to ordinary disability retirements

This bill requires Massachusetts retirement systems to offer disability pension payments that are at least equal to the monthly amount a similarly situated individual would receive from the state's Supplemental Security Income program. The law mandates that each retirement board must vote by a majority to accept this new standard, with final approval coming from the relevant local legislative body such as a city council or town meeting. Once accepted, the state teachers' and state employees' retirement systems are automatically considered to have adopted this provision without needing a separate vote. The change directly affects public sector workers who retire due to disability, ensuring their pension benefits meet a specific minimum threshold relative to federal assistance levels.