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HD 2041

An Act to ensure fairness in retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Correction

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Brady and 1 co-sponsor

Massachusetts bill standardizing retirement benefit calculations for certain Department of Correction employees to address perceived inequities in pension formulas.

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Bill Summary · HD 2041

Legislative bill overview

HD 2041 addresses retirement benefit calculations for specific Department of Correction employees, likely those hired under different contractual or statutory frameworks than standard state employees. The bill aims to standardize or equalize how retirement benefits are computed for these workers to ensure consistency across the department.

Why is this important

Retirement benefit calculations directly affect employee compensation and financial security in retirement, particularly for public sector workers who often depend heavily on defined-benefit pensions. Inconsistent benefit formulas across similar employee groups can create inequitable outcomes and potential legal challenges, while also impacting state pension fund obligations and budgeting.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Adjusting benefit calculations upward for certain employees increases unfunded pension liabilities and state budget obligations
  • Equity definitions: Disagreement over which employees should be considered "similar" and whether current formulas are actually unfair or reflect legitimate differences in hire dates, job classifications, or labor agreements
  • Precedent concerns: Changes may trigger requests from other state employee groups claiming similar unfair treatment, expanding fiscal impact beyond the correction department

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

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