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HD 483

An Act relative to electronic monitoring department personnel pension group classification

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Steve Ultrino

Reclassifies Massachusetts electronic monitoring department personnel into a new pension group, affecting retirement benefits and contribution rates for these state employees.

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Bill Summary · HD 483

Legislative bill overview

HD 483 reclassifies electronic monitoring department personnel into a specific pension group classification under Massachusetts state law. This change affects how pension benefits are calculated and what contribution rates apply to employees in electronic monitoring roles. The bill essentially moves these workers into a different tier of the state's public employee pension system.

Why is this important

Pension group classification directly determines retirement benefits, employer and employee contribution rates, and long-term financial obligations for both workers and the state. Reclassification can significantly impact take-home pay during employment and retirement security for affected employees, while also affecting state budget allocations for pension liabilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Unclear whether this classification increases or decreases pension obligations and state costs over time
  • Fairness arguments: Questions about whether electronic monitoring personnel should be classified differently than comparable public sector jobs, and if reclassification creates equity issues
  • Precedent concern: Whether this opens the door for other departments to seek similar reclassifications, potentially increasing overall pension liabilities

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

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