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SD 3273

An Act relative to retirement benefits for Alec Ciminello

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kelly Dooner and 2 co-sponsors

The bill credits Alec Ciminello with 7.92 years of Rhode Island teaching service for Massachusetts retirement calculations, with a required buyback payment to the TRS fund.

Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
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Bill Summary · SD 3273

Summary: Senate Docket No. 3273 – An Act relative to retirement benefits for Alec Ciminello

Purpose and intent

This bill seeks to credit Alec Ciminello with additional creditable service in the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) for teaching service in Rhode Island, with the aim of determining his Massachusetts superannuation retirement allowance. The measure is drafted as an emergency law to take effect immediately.

Key provisions

  • Notwithstanding any provision of Chapter 32 or other laws to the contrary, the TRS shall credit Alec Ciminello with 7.92 years of creditable service for teaching service he rendered in Rhode Island from August 1, 2014, through June 30, 2022 (inclusive).
  • The credit is to be used for determining his superannuation retirement allowance under the applicable Massachusetts TRS statute (paragraph (a) of subdivision (2) of section 5 of Chapter 32).
  • Before any retirement allowance becomes effective, Ciminello must pay into the TRS Annuity Savings Fund an amount equal to:
    • The regular deductions that would have been withheld from his compensation for the Rhode Island period had the service been rendered in a Massachusetts public school, plus
    • Buyback interest charges.
  • Payment can be made in a single sum or in installments, under terms and conditions prescribed by the TRS board.

Affected parties and impact

  • Primary beneficiary: Alec Ciminello, as a member of the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System.
  • Public impact: The bill modifies how service from another state (Rhode Island) is recognized for Massachusetts retirement calculations and requires a buyback payment to fund the creditable service.

Status and procedural notes

  • Filed: October 7, 2025 (Senate Docket No. 3273)
  • Introduced: October 9, 2025
  • Current status: Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
  • The bill is labeled as an emergency law, intended to take effect immediately to preserve public convenience.

Timing and next steps

  • If advanced, the Rules Committee would consider its merit and potentially move it to the appropriate floor for debate and a vote.
  • As an emergency measure, its provisions could be effective upon enactment, subject to any constitutional or procedural requirements for emergency legislation.

Notes

  • The text specifies “7.92 years” of Rhode Island service credit and a mandated buyback payment; these figures determine the adjustment to Ciminello’s retirement benefits and the required funding to the TRS Annuity Savings Fund.

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

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