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MA H4995
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
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AI Summary
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Requires attorneys general and district attorneys to immediately notify the state commission when a retirement system member receives a final conviction that may trigger pension forfeiture
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Restricts the commission from reporting convictions to the member's retirement board or employer unless two conditions are met
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Commission must first determine that the conviction actually requires forfeiture of pension rights, retirement allowance, or return of accumulated deductions under applicable law
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Commission must also be directing the retirement board or employer to take action to effectuate the forfeiture before reporting the conviction
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Amends Section 15 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws by replacing the fifth paragraph with new reporting requirements
Legislative Description
Relative to retirement reporting
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
1/29/2026