An Act relative to pension forfeiture

H 19, titled "An Act relative to pension forfeiture," adopts specific recommendations from the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission regarding the rules for forfeiting pension benefits. The bill directly affects public employees by modifying the conditions under which pension benefits may be lost, such as for misconduct or failure to meet service requirements. Key provisions implement the Commission's proposed changes to forfeiture criteria, as outlined in their report (House, No. 18). The abstract confirms the bill focuses solely on pension forfeiture rules, without detailing specific new conditions.