State Bills: Massachusetts

Insurance Advisory Committee Membership Bill

Massachusetts Representative Kathleen R. LaNatra introduced H.2888 to modify the membership composition of Insurance Advisory Committees in the state. The bill is currently in the legislative process, having been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service with a hearing scheduled for September 2025. The bill accompanies H.5312 under House Rule 27.

Funding Contributions Under State/Teachers' and Local Pension Systems

Representative Dennis Gallagher filed House Bill H.2835 with the Massachusetts General Court on February 27, 2025. The bill proposes changes to funding contributions under the Commonwealth's state/teachers' and local pension systems. The legislation was referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service and a public hearing is scheduled for September 22, 2025.

State Police Pensions Bill

Massachusetts Representative Paul McMurtry introduced Bill H.2910 relative to state police pensions. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service on February 27, 2025, with a hearing held on July 9, 2025. The bill was subsequently placed in study order H.5312, indicating it did not advance to a floor vote during the 194th legislative session.

Amending credible service for veterans state staff

Massachusetts General Court considered House Bill H.2849 to amend credible service provisions for veterans serving as members of the State Staff. The bill was introduced by Representative Giannino of Revere and referred to the Public Service Committee. A hearing was held on September 15, 2025, but the bill was subsequently sent to study order under H5312, effectively ending its progress for the 194th legislative session.

Clarify civil service info sharing with law enforcement

The Massachusetts House introduced Bill H.2867 to clarify what civil service information may be furnished to law enforcement authorities. The bill was filed on February 27, 2025, and referred to the Public Service Committee. It remains in early legislative stages, currently under study order as of March 30, 2026.

Modernizes Contributory Retirement Appeals

The Massachusetts General Court introduced H.2930, sponsored by Representative Steven Owens, to modernize and streamline appeals to the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board. The bill is currently in the legislative process, having been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service with a hearing held on September 22, 2025. The legislation accompanies study order H5312.

Employee Retirement Contributions Adjustment

Massachusetts Bill H.2967 proposes to adjust employee retirement contribution rates for public employees. The bill, introduced by Representative Silvia of Fall River, has been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service. A public hearing was held on September 22, 2025, and the bill has been referred for further study.

Non-Commonwealth Entities Retirement System Rules

Massachusetts House Bill H.2960 proposes to modify rules governing non-Commonwealth entities within the state employees' retirement system. The bill was filed by Representative Scarsdale and referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service on February 27, 2025. A public hearing was held on September 22, 2025, and the bill was subsequently sent for further study.

Retired Teachers Earnings Limitations

Massachusetts General Court introduced Bill H.2945 to establish limitations on earnings or hours for retired teachers supporting public education. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service and underwent a hearing in September 2025 before being sent for further study under House Order H5312.

Massachusetts bill H.2914, veteran judges' pensions

Massachusetts bill H.2914, veteran judges' pensions