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SD 2103

An Act relative to the amendment of M.G.L. c.32, section 4(2)(b) and 4(2)(c), solely as they relate to the calculation of Walter L. Guertin's pension

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Feeney

Amends Massachusetts pension law to recalculate Walter L. Guertin's public employee retirement benefits under modified calculation rules.

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Bill Summary · SD 2103

Legislative bill overview

Bill SD 2103 is a special legislation measure that amends Massachusetts General Law Chapter 32, Section 4(2)(b) and (c) to modify pension calculation rules specifically for Walter L. Guertin. The bill adjusts how Guertin's pension benefits are computed under the state's public employee retirement system.

Why is this important

Pension calculation amendments can significantly affect individual retirement income and set precedents for how public employee benefits are administered. This bill directly impacts one individual's financial security in retirement and raises questions about equitable treatment across the public workforce.

Potential points of contention

  • Special legislation concerns: Creating individualized pension calculation rules for specific employees raises fairness questions about whether similarly situated employees receive equivalent treatment
  • Fiscal impact: Modifications to pension calculations can increase long-term state liability, though the bill's specific financial consequences are unclear without detailed actuarial analysis
  • Precedent-setting: Passage could invite similar requests from other public employees seeking customized benefit calculations, potentially fragmenting the pension system's uniformity

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

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