An Act relative to retirement benefits for care givers at the Soldiers' Homes

This bill expands retirement benefits to specific care workers at the Holyoke and Chelsea Soldiers' Homes in Massachusetts. It directly affects registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, recreational therapists, physical therapy assistants, and direct care workers who have treated individuals with mental health issues in locked units. By amending state law, the legislation ensures these employees become eligible for the same retirement provisions previously available to other staff at the facilities. The change applies to anyone who has provided these specific services at any time, regardless of when they began their employment.