An Act granting creditable service to Cheryl DiLisio, an employee of Nahant public schools

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Sean Reid

Grants Cheryl DiLisio 1.7 years of creditable service under the MTRS; she must pay into the ASF to buy back the service, covering regular deductions plus buyback interest.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Purpose

To credited Cheryl DiLisio with 1.7 years of additional creditable service for purposes of determining her superannuation retirement allowance under the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS).

The credit applies to service she rendered to Nahant public schools from February 1, 2005, to February 1, 2011.

Key provisions and how it would work

The Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement Board (MTRB) shall credit DiLisio with 1.7 years of additional creditable service.

Before any retirement allowance becomes effective, DiLisio must pay into the Annuity Savings Fund (ASF) an amount equal to:

The regular deductions that would have been withheld from her compensation for the service period, plus
Buyback interest as defined by law.

Payment can be made in one sum or in installments, under terms prescribed by the MTRS.

This act does not affect any other retirement benefits DiLisio may be entitled to.

Legal language provides that, notwithstanding Section 4 of Chapter 32 or any other laws to the contrary, the MTRB is authorized to grant this creditable service.

Who would be affected

Primary beneficiary: Cheryl DiLisio, Nahant public schools employee.

Administrative/audit entities: Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement Board, Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System, and the Annuity Savings Fund (funding mechanism for the buyback).

Employer impact: Nahant public schools (as the service in question was performed there).

Broader policy impact: The bill targets a single individual and does not establish a general policy change for others.

Procedural and timeline details

Introduced: February 27, 2025.

Filed: January 11, 2025 (House Docket No. 689).

Initial status: Referred to the Public Service committee (2/27/2025).

Senate status: Senate concurrence noted.

Committee actions: Reported favorably by committee and referred to the House Ways and Means on August 21, 2025.

Hearing: Scheduled for May 7, 2025 (5/7/2025) from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Related/replace: HD 689 is noted as replacing related procedures.

Financial considerations

DiLisio would be responsible for funding the buyback by contributing an amount equal to regular deductions for the relevant service period, plus buyback interest.

The bill does not specify any state or local appropriations; the payment flows to the MTRS Annuity Savings Fund as part of the buyback.

Summary assessment

H.2944 is a targeted private bill that would grant 1.7 years of additional creditable service to a specific retiree, Cheryl DiLisio, for a defined period of prior service, contingent on her making a specified payment to the MTRS. It overrides certain general-law constraints for this individual and would affect only her retirement calculation, with no broad policy changes for others. The bill has progressed through committee and is moving toward final consideration with a recent favorable report and referral to House Ways and Means.

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