HD 606

This bill amends Massachusetts General Law Chapter 32, Section 3 to add specific nuclear energy-related positions at the University of Massachusetts Lowell to the state's Group 2 retirement classification, which typically provides enhanced retirement benefits for hazardous duty positions. The bill specifically includes eight positions: 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 placing these nuclear reactor operators and radiation safety personnel in Group 2, the legislation recognizes the hazardous nature of their work and would allow them to retire earlier with full benefits compared to standard state employees, similar to other positions already classified as hazardous duty such as firefighters and certain law enforcement roles.