SD 1817

This bill amends Massachusetts General Law Chapter 32, Section 3 to expand retirement benefits eligibility to specific nuclear reactor and radiation safety personnel employed at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The legislation adds eight job classifications—including reactor operators, radiation safety specialists, and reactor engineers—to the list of positions that qualify for special retirement provisions under the state's public employee retirement system. By including these UMass Lowell employees alongside other already-recognized hazardous or specialized positions, the bill acknowledges the unique occupational demands and potential health risks associated with nuclear reactor operations and radiation safety work at the university's research facilities.