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HD 1928

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

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

Establishes rules for how Massachusetts retirement boards must handle, store, and disclose documentary materials and data they receive from members and applicants.

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Bill Summary · HD 1928

Legislative bill overview

HD 1928 establishes procedures for how retirement boards must handle documentary material and data they receive, likely including confidentiality protections, disclosure rules, and record-keeping standards. The bill specifies what retirement boards can do with sensitive information obtained during their operations, such as member applications, financial records, and personal data.

Why is this important

Retirement boards manage millions in assets and access significant personal information about public employees and retirees. Clear rules about data handling protect individual privacy while ensuring transparency and accountability in how public pension funds operate. This directly affects the financial security and privacy rights of Massachusetts public employees and retirees.

Potential points of contention

  • Confidentiality vs. transparency trade-off: Balancing legitimate privacy protections for retirees against public access rights to information about public pension fund operations
  • Scope of documentary material: Unclear which specific types of records are covered and whether the restrictions apply uniformly across all retirement board types
  • Enforcement mechanisms: The bill may lack sufficient detail on penalties or oversight if boards violate the data handling procedures specified

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

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