Massachusetts H2770: An Act relative to a retirement buyback issue

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

Notwithstanding any general or special law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System shall credit Diane Galanti, a member of the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System, with creditable service for the period of December 12, 1988 to June 30, 1999, inclusive, for the purpose of determining her superannuation retirement allowance pursuant to paragraph (a) of subdivision (2) of Section 5 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition. Before the date that any retirement allowance becomes effective in the case of Diane Galanti, she shall pay into the annuity savings fund of the retirement system in one (1) sum or installments, upon such terms and conditions as the board may prescribe, an amount equal to that which would have been withheld as regular deductions from her regular compensation for such previous service, plus buyback interest.

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Sponsors

• Michael Chaisson (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 30, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
2. September 8, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
3. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
4. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Public Service
5. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H2770?

H2770 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to a retirement buyback issue.

What is the status of H2770?

Failed as of March 30, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) (March 30, 2026).

Who sponsored H2770?

Michael Chaisson (R).

Where is the official record for H2770?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2770