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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2750: An Act relative to retirement benefits for Neal Bryan Martin

HD 298 adds Neal Bryan Martin to the North Adams retirement system, which covers Hoosac Water Quality District employees and other local workers. It credits him with up to 18.5 years of service for his 1988-2006 employment at the Hoosac Water Quality District, ensuring his retirement benefit is calculated under existing rules as if he had completed that full service period. This bill directly affects only Neal Bryan Martin, adjusting his retirement calculation without changing broader policies.
John Barrett (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2600: An Act relative to the establishment of the PFAS research and development public safety fund

This bill creates the PFAS Research and Development Public Safety Fund to support firefighter safety. The fund, administered by the Secretary of Public Safety and Security, will receive dedicated appropriations, grants, gifts, and investment income. Unspent funds carry forward annually instead of reverting to the general budget. The fund specifically finances research and development of PFAS-free firefighter turnout gear that meets NFPA safety standards while improving protection against combustion hazards and reducing maintenance needs. It directly affects firefighters by funding safer gear materials.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes a dedicated fund with appropriations, grants, gifts, and investment income to finance research and development, directly impacting government spending and fiscal management for public safety.95% confidence
Carol Doherty (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 1037: An Act to require transparency and disclosure by materials recovery facilities

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1037) of David M. Rogers for legislation to further regulate solid waste facilities. Environment and Natural Resources.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRegulates solid waste facilities under Environment committee, requiring transparency to strengthen accountability and prevent pollution in waste management.90% confidence
Dave Rogers (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 1045: An Act relative to liability for release of hazardous materials

By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1045) of Margaret R. Scarsdale relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes liability for hazardous material releases, preventing pollution and holding polluters accountable, strengthening environmental protections.90% confidence
Margaret Scarsdale (D) · 1 co-sponsor
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 1040: An Act ban the use of tire-derived materials in playgrounds and playing fields in Massachusetts

HD 3159 bans the use of tire-derived materials (like crumb rubber, shredded tires, and rubberized asphalt) in all new playgrounds and playing fields across Massachusetts. It directly affects schools, parks, childcare centers, and sports facilities by prohibiting these materials in construction or maintenance of play surfaces. The law includes an exception for existing surfaces installed before the bill's effective date. The Department of Environmental Protection enforces the ban, while the Department of Public Health will advise on safe alternative surfacing. This is a direct policy change affecting all public and private play areas in the state.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans tire-derived materials in playgrounds to prevent potential chemical leaching, aligning with environmental protection goals under Environment committee.95% confidence
Jeff Roy (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2872: An Act relative to pension parity

This bill (HD 1057) amends Massachusetts pension law to create a new eligibility path for certain public employees. It allows members who have a final period of 36 consecutive months (or 60 months for some roles) of service immediately after a break of more than 20 years to qualify for pension benefits. The change directly affects state and municipal workers whose career interruptions exceeded 20 years before resuming work. The law took effect on July 1, 2021.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill creates a new eligibility path for public employees to qualify for pension benefits, directly expanding access to worker benefits for state and municipal workers.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill title 'pension parity' directly addresses veterans' benefit equity, aligning with support indicators for strengthening veteran benefits.95% confidence
Dan Hunt (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2748: An Act relative to option (D) beneficiaries

This bill amends a pension provision to clarify survivor benefits for members of a retirement system. It allows members to formally nominate beneficiaries in writing before death, specifying how their survivor allowance would be calculated. The benefit amount is based on what the member would have received had they retired on the day of death, using the youngest beneficiary's age if multiple are named. If a beneficiary dies, their share is divided equally among the remaining survivors. The bill directly affects retirement system members and their designated beneficiaries.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill clarifies and potentially expands survivor benefits for retirement system members, which directly supports worker benefits and protections within the Labor & Employment topic.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill addresses 'option (D) survivor allowance beneficiaries,' a veterans' benefit program, directly advancing survivor support for military families.95% confidence
Bruce Ayers (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2741: An Act authorizing the State Board of Retirement to grant creditable service to Nathan R. Mackinnon

This bill grants Nathan R. Mackinnon, a state retirement system member, credit for his service at the Nevada System of Higher Education (July 2017-April 2021) toward his retirement benefits. It requires him to repay the equivalent of retirement deductions he would have paid during that period, plus interest, either in one lump sum or installments. The bill directly affects only Mackinnon, modifying his retirement credit calculation without changing general retirement rules.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill grants creditable service for retirement to an individual, thereby advancing their retirement benefits and supporting an aspect of labor and employment.65% confidence
Jim Arciero (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2237: An Act regarding a minor's consent to substance use treatment

HD 4206 allows minors aged 12 or older to consent to hospital and medical care for substance use disorders without parental permission. A medical professional must first determine the minor has a substance use disorder. This consent cannot be canceled later because the minor is under 18. The bill directly affects minors with substance use disorders seeking treatment and healthcare providers offering such care. It changes existing law to remove parental consent requirements for this specific treatment.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables minors to consent to substance use treatment, improving access to mental health/substance use services without parental barriers, directly supporting patient access in healthcare.85% confidence
Josh Tarsky (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 1395: An Act to provide retirement security to care workers

This bill creates a retirement savings program for personal care attendants and family child care providers in Massachusetts. It requires the state to establish a retirement account program (similar to a 403(b)) with mandatory state employer contributions, including a 100% match on employee contributions up to a cap. The program must include labor representation on governance, low fees, and financial literacy resources, with the Department of Medical Assistance acting as employer for personal care attendants and the Department of Early Education and Care as employer for family child care providers. Implementation must be completed within one year of the bill's passage.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill provides retirement security for family child care providers, which supports educators and strengthens the education sector by improving benefits for those in early childhood education.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill provides retirement security to personal care attendants, who are part of the healthcare workforce. By improving their financial well-being, it supports the stability of the healthcare sector.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill establishes a retirement savings program with mandatory state employer contributions and matching for care workers, directly advancing workers' benefits and financial security.95% confidence
Jim O'Day (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2912: An Act further regulating the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees

HD 3484 regulates retirement benefits for public safety employees, including police, firefighters, corrections officers, probation officers, and environmental police. It mandates specific retirement contribution rates (ranging from 5% to 12% of salary) based on when employees began service, with higher rates for those hired after 1996. The bill requires actuaries to analyze contribution rates and benefit changes every five years starting in 2004, focusing on member contributions and benefit costs. Public safety officers meeting a 20-year service requirement may retire at 65 with a retirement allowance calculated as 60% of their highest three-year average salary, plus additional increases for service beyond 20 years.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRegulates retirement benefits for public safety employees, enhancing employment standards and worker benefits within Labor & Employment framework.95% confidence
Paul McMurtry (D) · 2 co-sponsors
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