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H 2980

An Act relative to retirement benefits for county correctional nurses

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by James Arena-DeRosa and 1 co-sponsor

Massachusetts bill modifies retirement benefits for county correctional nurses, affecting their service crediting and pension calculations under public employee retirement systems.

Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
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Bill Summary · H 2980

Legislative bill overview

H 2980 proposes to modify retirement benefits for nurses employed in county correctional facilities in Massachusetts. The bill addresses how these healthcare professionals' service time and benefit calculations are treated under the state's public employee retirement system.

Why is this important

County correctional nurses perform demanding healthcare work in challenging environments, and their retirement eligibility and benefit levels directly affect recruitment, retention, and job security for this essential workforce. The outcome could influence whether these positions remain attractive to qualified healthcare professionals and affect long-term costs for county budgets and the state retirement system.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether county correctional nurses should receive enhanced retirement benefits compared to other public employees, and the fiscal implications of such preferential treatment
  • How prior service or experience should be credited in retirement calculations, potentially creating equity concerns across different public sector groups
  • The division of costs between counties (local employers) and the state retirement system, with counties potentially facing significant unfunded liability increases

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

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