An Act relative to public retirees and reforming post-retirement employment and earnings limits

This bill increases the annual hourly earnings cap for public retirees working after retirement from 1,200 to 1,320 hours. It also establishes new rules for out-of-state retirees working for Massachusetts public employers: their earnings cannot exceed 50% of their position's salary, and they are limited to 900 total hours per year. Public employers must report hiring of out-of-state retirees within 30 days and face fines up to $5,000 for non-compliance. Retirees exceeding limits must repay excess earnings plus a 25% penalty. The changes take effect January 1, 2026.