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H 2774

An Act relative to the definition of Group 4 of the retirement system

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tackey Chan

Massachusetts bill modifies Group 4 public retirement system definition, affecting pension benefits and contributions for certain state and municipal employees.

Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27)
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Bill Summary · H 2774

Legislative bill overview

H 2774 modifies the definition of Group 4 within Massachusetts' public retirement system, which determines pension benefits and contributions for certain public employees. The specific changes to Group 4's definition would affect which employees fall into this retirement classification and their associated benefits.

Why is this important

Retirement system classifications directly impact pension calculations, employee contributions, and long-term government pension liabilities. Changes to Group 4 definitions could affect compensation packages for affected public employees and municipal/state budgets responsible for pension funding obligations.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of beneficiaries affected: Unclear which employee categories are being added or removed from Group 4, affecting different public worker unions and municipalities differently
  • Fiscal impact ambiguity: No transparent cost analysis provided showing how pension liabilities and employee contributions change under the new definition
  • Precedent concerns: Retroactive or expanded definitions could create expectations for similar changes affecting other retirement groups, multiplying costs

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

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