MA·Bill·192nd Legislature (2021-2022)
S 1696
An Act relative to retirement for nuclear reactor operators
Introduced 2021-03-29Last action 2022-03-21 — Accompanied H2682
Sponsor
Diana DiZoglio
Cosponsors
Mathew J. Muratore
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Died in Senate committee
The 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) ended on 2021-12-31. This bill was introduced when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
2
In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts General Law Chapter 32, Section 3 to add specific University of Massachusetts Lowell employees who work with nuclear reactors and radiation to a special category for retirement benefits. The legislation specifically names eight job titles at UMass Lowell - including Nuclear Reactor Operators, Radiation Safety Specialists, and related supervisory positions - and places them in the same retirement classification as other hazardous duty positions already recognized in state law. This change would likely provide these nuclear and radiation workers with enhanced retirement benefits, such as earlier retirement eligibility or improved pension calculations, in recognition of the specialized and potentially hazardous nature of their work.
Note
Historical import. Session: 192nd
Full Bill Text
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1696.pdf