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H 2741

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

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jim Arciero

Bill authorizes Massachusetts to grant additional retirement service credit to named individual Nathan Mackinnon, increasing his public pension benefits at taxpayer expense.

Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
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Bill Summary · H 2741

Legislative bill overview

H 2741 is a special legislation bill that would authorize Massachusetts's State Board of Retirement to grant creditable service to Nathan R. Mackinnon, a specific individual. The bill allows the board to count additional years toward Mackinnon's public retirement benefits, potentially increasing his pension eligibility or benefit amount.

Why is this important

Public retirement benefits are significant long-term financial obligations paid by taxpayers. Special legislation granting individual creditable service creates precedent and raises questions about equity—other public employees with similar circumstances may seek comparable treatment. These bills also bypass standard merit-based review processes that typically govern retirement credit awards.

Potential points of contention

  • Individual benefit bills: Special legislation benefiting a named individual raises fairness concerns and may violate principles of equal treatment under law, potentially encouraging similar requests from other employees
  • Pension cost impact: Granting additional creditable service increases the state's unfunded pension liability and long-term costs borne by taxpayers without transparent actuarial disclosure
  • Lack of transparency: The bill provides no public explanation of circumstances justifying this exception, making it difficult for legislators and taxpayers to assess whether the award is warranted or precedent-setting

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

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