Massachusetts 2023-2024 Regular Session

Massachusetts Senate Bill S1732

Introduced
2/16/23  

Caption

Relative to Boston school police retirement

Impact

The enactment of SB 1732 would directly impact the retirement benefits available to Boston school police officers, allowing them to retire under the same specific provisions as their counterparts in police services across Massachusetts. This amendment is significant in recognizing the contributions and unique challenges faced by school police, thereby promoting equity within the retirement system for public safety personnel. Such legislation may encourage more individuals to consider careers within the Boston school police force, knowing that they would receive the same retirement benefits as other law enforcement officers.

Summary

Senate Bill 1732 is a legislative proposal introduced in the Massachusetts General Court, aimed specifically at addressing the retirement provisions for Boston school police officers. The bill seeks to amend Section 3 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, which governs the retirement system for various groups of public servants. By inserting specific language to include Boston school police officers within the statute, the bill acknowledges their role and allows them to benefit from the retirement provisions afforded to other law enforcement officers in the state.

Contention

While the bill itself appears straightforward, the inclusion of Boston school police officers into the retirement system may not be without contention. Stakeholders may debate the fiscal implications associated with increasing the number of personnel eligible for retirement benefits, particularly in the context of state budgets and pension liabilities. There might also be discussions surrounding the overall necessity of such an amendment, with arguments regarding whether existing benefits adequately cover the needs of school police or if this law could lead to unintended consequences concerning resource allocation within the Boston public school system.

Companion Bills

MA H4236

Similar To Repealing the prohibition of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority from locating a facility within a certain distance of the Arlington Catholic High School

MA S2931

Replaced by Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Service to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to public service matters.

Previously Filed As

MA S1907

Directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officer Cherell Mellace

MA S2952

Directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officer Cherell Mellace

MA H4093

Relative to raising the age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy

MA S1884

Relative to teacher retirement election

MA S1724

Relative to non-public school service

MA S1900

Relative to non-public school service

MA S1729

Relative to veterans service officers retirement benefits

MA S1904

Relative to veterans service officers retirement benefits

MA S348

Relative to parental notification in public schools 

MA S445

Relative to parental notification in public schools 

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.