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H 2861

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 Jim Hawkins

Amends MA pension law to modify how Walter L. Guertin's retirement benefits are calculated, potentially affecting state pension liabilities and setting precedent for individual pension relief cases.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · H 2861

Legislative bill overview

H 2861 amends Massachusetts General Law Chapter 32 (the public employee retirement system) to modify pension calculation rules specifically for Walter L. Guertin. The bill alters sections 4(2)(b) and 4(2)(c), which govern how pension benefits are computed for public employees.

Why is this important

This bill affects how one individual's public pension is calculated, potentially increasing or restructuring their retirement benefits. Such legislation has implications for state pension obligations and establishes precedent for how retirement systems handle individual cases outside standard formulas.

Potential points of contention

  • Special legislation concerns: Bills creating individualized pension rules raise questions about fairness and whether similar relief should apply to other retirees in comparable situations
  • Fiscal impact ambiguity: The specific financial cost to the state pension system is unclear without knowing how the calculation change affects Guertin's total benefit payout
  • Lack of public transparency: The bill's legislative history shows limited public record of justification for why this particular individual warrants statutory modification of retirement rules

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

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