H 2784 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to the definition of Group 4 of the retirement system

This bill amends the definition of "Group 4" in Massachusetts' retirement system to explicitly include licensed electricians employed by the Commonwealth or its political subdivisions (like cities/towns). It directly affects state and local government electricians who were previously not specifically covered under this retirement classification. The key change is adding the phrase "employees of the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions who are employed as licensed electricians" to the existing legal definition. This clarifies that these workers now qualify for Group 4 retirement benefits. The bill makes a specific definitional update with no new programs or funding.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Apr 13, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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