Massachusetts H2812: An Act to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

SECTION 1. Subsection (c) of section 102 of chapter 32, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended, in line 34, by striking out the figure “$13,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure: - “$18,000” SECTION 2. Said subsection (c) of section 102 of said chapter 32, as so appearing, is hereby further amended, in line 38, by striking out the figure “$13,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure: - “$18,000” SECTION 3. Said subsection (c) of section 102 of said chapter 32, as so appearing, is hereby further amended, in line 46, by striking out the figure “$13,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure: - “$18,000” SECTION 4. Said subsection (c) of section 102 of said chapter 32, as most recently amended by section 1 of this act, is hereby amended, in line 34, by striking out the figure “$18,000” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “65 per cent of the maximum social security benefit for an individual worker retiring at full retirement age” SECTION 5. Said subsection (c) of section 102 of said chapter 32, as most recently amended by section 2 of this act, is hereby further amended, in line 38, by striking out the figure “$18,000” and inserting in place thereof, the following words:- “65 per …

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Sponsors

• Daniel Donahue (D, 16th Worcester) · primary sponsor
• Christine Barber (D)
• Marjorie Decker (D, 25th Middlesex)
• Adam Scanlon (D, 14th Bristol)
• Kristin Kassner (D)
• James O'Day (D, 14th Worcester)
• Puppolo, Jr., Angelo J. (D, 12th Hampden)
• David LeBoeuf (D)
• Adrianne Ramos (D)
• James Arena-DeRosa (D)
• James Eldridge (D, Middlesex and Worcester)
• Mike Connolly (D, 26th Middlesex)

Latest actions

1. March 30, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
2. October 30, 2025: Read second and ordered to a third reading
3. September 17, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in B-2 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
4. September 5, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
5. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
6. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Public Service
7. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H2812?

H2812 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits.

What is the status of H2812?

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

Who sponsored H2812?

Daniel Donahue (D, 16th Worcester), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H2812?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2812