Massachusetts 2023-2024 Regular Session

Massachusetts House Bill H2628

Introduced
2/16/23  
Refer
2/16/23  

Caption

To protect the retirement classification of Barnstable county dispatchers and dispatch retirees

Impact

The implications of HB 2628 are significant for current and future dispatchers in Barnstable County. By securing the existing retirement classifications, the bill aims to provide job security and assurance over retirement benefits for these public service employees, recognizing the unique demands of their roles. The protections extend to retirees as well, ensuring that their retirement benefits are not subject to retroactive changes or reductions due to legislative alterations at the state level.

Summary

House Bill 2628 seeks to safeguard the retirement classification of dispatchers within Barnstable County, ensuring that such classifications for employees hired before January 1, 2023, remain intact unless changes are specifically enacted by statute. This bill specifically targets police and fire dispatcher operators, as well as their managers and supervisors, providing them immunity from any reassessment of their classification under local or state regulations unless explicitly modified by legislation.

Contention

While the bill addresses a specific concern for a vital segment of public safety personnel, it may also invoke discussions regarding the flexibility of retirement classifications across different public service roles. Some stakeholders may advocate for a broader evaluation of dispatcher roles across the state to ensure equitable treatment of all dispatchers, while others may argue that such specificity hinders comprehensive reform efforts regarding the benefits accorded to various public service roles. Overall, the discussions surrounding the bill reflect the intricate balance between securing specific employee rights and maintaining a unified approach to public service staffing regulations.

Companion Bills

MA S1660

Similar To Relative to further defining employees classified in Group 4

MA S1683

Similar To Relative to retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators

MA H2634

Similar To Relative to victim witness advocate retirement classification

MA H4095

Similar To Relative to the retirement classification of a certain employee of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District

MA H4455

Similar To Relative to the retirement classification of certain employees of the city of Beverly

Previously Filed As

MA H2905

To protect the retirement classification of Barnstable county dispatchers and dispatch retirees

MA H2807

To protect the retirement classification of Barnstable county dispatchers and dispatch retirees

MA S1819

To protect the retirement classification of Barnstable county dispatchers and dispatch retirees

MA H3654

Authorizing Adrian Peters to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board

MA H3653

Authorizing Christopher Arrigo to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board

MA H3652

Authorizing Holly Thyng to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board

MA H2885

Relative to public safety dispatchers

MA HB131

Virginia Retirement System; enhanced retirement benefits for 911 dispatchers.

MA HB854

Virginia Retirement System; enhanced retirement benefits for 911 dispatchers.

MA H2575

Relative to public safety dispatchers

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.