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H 2792

An Act relative to retirement benefits for Brian P. Costello Jr

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mark Cusack and 1 co-sponsor

Proposed Massachusetts special legislation would grant customized retirement benefits to individual Brian P. Costello Jr., departing from standard public employee pension rules.

Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
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Bill Summary · H 2792

Legislative bill overview

H 2792 is a special legislation bill that would provide customized retirement benefits for Brian P. Costello Jr., a specific individual. The bill was referred to the Committee on Public Service in February 2025 and has a hearing scheduled for September 2025. This type of legislation is designed to address individual circumstances that fall outside standard public employee retirement rules.

Why is this important

Special retirement bills create exceptions to standard pension systems, which can have fiscal implications for municipalities or state budgets. Such legislation raises questions about equity, transparency, and whether individual circumstances warrant departing from established retirement frameworks that apply to all other public employees.

Potential points of contention

  • Precedent and equity concerns: Granting customized benefits to one individual may prompt similar requests from other employees, potentially creating inconsistent treatment within the public sector workforce
  • Fiscal impact and transparency: The specific financial cost to the state or municipality is not detailed in available information, and the justification for why standard retirement rules are insufficient is unclear
  • Process and democratic scrutiny: Special legislation for individuals receives less public attention than systemic policy changes, raising questions about whether individual benefit modifications should undergo broader deliberation

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

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