HD 2486

This bill amends Massachusetts retirement law to classify specific nuclear energy-related positions at the University of Massachusetts Lowell as Group 2 members in the state retirement system, which typically provides enhanced retirement benefits compared to standard Group 1 membership. The affected positions include Director of Radiation Safety, Radiation Safety Specialist, Accelerator Supervisor, Radiation Services Manager, Nuclear Reactor Supervisor, Chief Reactor Operator, Nuclear Reactor Operator-professional, and Reactor Engineer. By adding these positions to Section 3 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, the bill recognizes the hazardous nature of nuclear reactor operations and provides these employees with retirement benefits similar to those given to other public safety and hazardous duty personnel.