Bill
H 2982
Overview: H 2982 - An Act relative to electronic monitoring department personnel pension group classificationPurpose and Intent: This bill aims to reclassify certain electronic mon
Overview: H 2982 - An Act relative to electronic monitoring department personnel pension group classification
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to reclassify certain electronic monitoring department personnel into a higher pension group, recognizing the specialized and potentially hazardous nature of their work.
Key Provisions:
- Reclassifies electronic monitoring department personnel into Pension Group 4, which provides enhanced retirement benefits and earlier retirement eligibility
- Applies to employees responsible for the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of electronic monitoring equipment used for offender supervision
- Ensures these personnel receive the same pension group classification as other public safety and law enforcement professionals
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Electronic monitoring department personnel, who will benefit from improved retirement benefits and earlier retirement eligibility
- State and local governments employing these personnel, who will need to adjust pension contribution rates accordingly
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill is currently scheduled for a hearing on 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing, with an updated end time
- After the hearing, the bill will proceed through the legislative process for potential passage and enactment.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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