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H 2952

An Act relative to work hours for state retirees

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dave Robertson

Massachusetts bill modifying work hour limits for state retirees, balancing pension costs against retiree economic needs and public sector employment opportunities.

Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
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Bill Summary · H 2952

Legislative bill overview

H 2952 addresses work hour restrictions for Massachusetts state retirees, though the bill text itself is not provided in the available information. Based on the legislative history, the bill has progressed through committee referral and is scheduled for public hearing, indicating it proposes changes to regulations governing how many hours retired state employees can work, likely while receiving retirement benefits.

Why this is important

State pension systems have traditionally limited retiree work hours to prevent "double-dipping" (earning both retirement income and full wages simultaneously), which affects state budget costs and retirement system sustainability. Any changes to these restrictions could impact the financial obligations of the state pension system, the economic circumstances of retirees, and labor market dynamics for public sector employment.

Potential points of contention

  • Pension system costs: Allowing retired employees to work more hours could increase total compensation paid to individuals while reducing incentive to vacate positions for new hires, affecting overall state payroll expenditures
  • Job availability for new employees: Expanding work hours for retirees may reduce available positions for newly hired public employees, particularly in competitive job markets
  • Equity concerns: Different treatment of retirees versus active employees, and questions about whether this benefit primarily advantages higher-paid retirees with stronger pension income

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

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