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HD 803

An Act authorizing Edward E. Kivari Jr. to purchase creditable service from the Hampden county regional retirement board

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jake Oliveira and 1 co-sponsor

Bill authorizes one individual to buy back service credit with Hampden County retirement system, potentially boosting his pension at public expense.

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Bill Summary · HD 803

Legislative bill overview

This bill grants Edward E. Kivari Jr. the authority to purchase creditable service time from the Hampden County Regional Retirement Board, a mechanism that allows individuals to buy back years of service for pension calculation purposes. This is a special legislation that applies only to this named individual rather than creating general policy.

Why is this important

Purchasing creditable service can significantly increase an individual's pension benefits by artificially extending their years of service. The real-world impact is that Kivari Jr. would likely receive substantially higher retirement benefits than he would otherwise be entitled to based on actual years worked, effectively using public funds to enhance his personal pension.

Potential points of contention

  • Public cost: This special legislation increases long-term pension liabilities for the Hampden County retirement system, shifting costs to taxpayers and other fund contributors
  • Equity concerns: Special legislation for individual benefit raises fairness questions about why this person receives benefits unavailable to other public employees under standard rules
  • Precedent risk: Passage could encourage numerous similar individual bills, potentially straining the retirement system and legislative resources

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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