Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H2972: An Act designating certain Unit 9 employees of the Massachusetts Department of Correction to be in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system.
Status: Failed, April 13, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
SECTION 1. Section 3 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, as appearing in the most recent edition, is hereby amended in subparagraph (g), under “Group 2”, by inserting after the words "wayward children and employees of the Cushing Hospital", the following words: “Employees of the Massachusetts Department of Correction whose positions are classified in Unit 9, whose regular duties include overseeing, managing, inspecting, or directing construction, maintenance, repair, or other operational projects within correctional facilities.” SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Sponsors
- Michael Soter (R, 8th Worcester) · primary sponsor
- Steven Xiarhos (R, 5th Barnstable)
- Jonathan Zlotnik (D, 2nd Worcester)
- Patrick O'Connor (R, First Plymouth and Norfolk)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27)
- : Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- : Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Public Service
- : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Common questions
- What is H2972?
- H2972 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act designating certain Unit 9 employees of the Massachusetts Department of Correction to be in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system.
- What is the status of H2972?
- Failed as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27) (April 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H2972?
- Michael Soter (R, 8th Worcester), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H2972?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2972
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