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HD 4766

An Act relative to the disability pension for Patricia M. Lampron administered by the Boston retirement board

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dan Hunt

Bill authorizes Boston Retirement Board to award disability pension to Patricia M. Lampron, committing to long-term municipal financial obligation.

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Bill Summary · HD 4766

Legislative bill overview

This bill authorizes a disability pension for Patricia M. Lampron through the Boston Retirement Board. The legislation appears to be a special act addressing an individual case rather than establishing broad policy. It grants a specific individual access to disability pension benefits administered by Boston's municipal retirement system.

Why is this important

Disability pensions represent significant long-term financial commitments from municipal budgets, as they typically provide lifetime income to beneficiaries. Individual pension bills raise questions about equity—they grant specific people benefits that may not be available through standard procedures or that other similarly-situated individuals cannot access. These bills can set precedents and affect public sector retirement fund solvency.

Potential points of contention

  • Precedent concerns: Passing individual pension bills may encourage similar requests, potentially creating administrative and financial pressure on the Boston Retirement Board
  • Transparency and criteria: It's unclear what circumstances or qualifications led to this specific bill, raising fairness questions about whether standard disability pension processes were exhausted
  • Fiscal impact: The long-term cost of a disability pension is not specified and could represent substantial liability for the city's retirement system

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

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