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HD 1057

An Act relative to pension parity

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

Massachusetts bill establishing equal pension benefits across public employee systems to eliminate retirement income disparities for workers with comparable service and contributions.

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Bill Summary · HD 1057

Legislative bill overview

HD 1057 addresses pension equity by establishing parity provisions for public employees across different municipal and state pension systems in Massachusetts. The bill aims to ensure that employees with similar service records and contributions receive comparable pension benefits regardless of which public system they participate in.

Why is this important

Pension parity directly affects retirement security for thousands of Massachusetts public employees, including teachers, police, firefighters, and municipal workers. Inconsistent pension formulas across different systems can create significant disparities in retirement income for workers with similar careers, potentially affecting employee recruitment and retention in the public sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Equalizing pension benefits across systems could substantially increase state and municipal pension obligations and taxpayer burden
  • Retroactive application: Disputes may arise over whether parity applies only to future service or includes adjustments for past service and already-retired employees
  • System-specific differences: Different pension systems exist for valid historical and actuarial reasons; parity may ignore legitimate distinctions in job risk, tenure requirements, or contribution rates

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

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