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H 2766

An Act relative to documentary material or data received by retirement boards

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dan Cahill

Massachusetts bill establishes procedures for retirement boards' handling of documents and data to improve record management, privacy protections, or administrative transparency.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · H 2766

Legislative bill overview

H 2766 addresses how retirement boards in Massachusetts handle documentary material and data they receive. The bill likely establishes new procedures, standards, or protections regarding the collection, storage, and use of documents and information by public employee retirement systems. Specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative history.

Why is this important

Retirement boards manage billions of dollars in pension assets and maintain sensitive personal and financial information about public employees and retirees. Clear procedures for handling documentary evidence and data affect the security of retirement funds, protection of member privacy, and the administrative transparency of these systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy vs. transparency: Defining which retirement board documents should be public versus confidential, particularly regarding individual member financial information or investment details
  • Administrative burden: New documentation requirements could increase operational costs and complexity for already-stretched municipal retirement systems
  • Definition and scope: Unclear what specific "documentary material or data" is covered, potentially creating ambiguity in implementation across different retirement boards

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

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