An Act relative to protecting local retirees

HD 3328, titled "An Act relative to protecting local retirees," prevents local governments from increasing the retirement premium contribution rate for current retirees if the government approves a higher rate for future retirees. It directly affects existing local government retirees in Massachusetts by locking their current premium contribution rate at its current level, even if the employer later approves a higher rate for new retirees. The key provision amends Chapter 32B of Massachusetts General Laws to ensure that a retiree's contribution percentage cannot be raised to match any new, higher rate approved by the employer. This change takes effect on January 1, 2026, providing immediate protection for current retirees' retirement costs.