Massachusetts S3042: An Act authorizing the state board of retirement to grant creditable service to Joseph D. Ryan

What the bill says

From the introduced text, April 2, 2026:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 3 of chapter 32 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, and in order to promote the public good, the state board of retirement shall credit Joseph D. Ryan of the city of Taunton police department with creditable service for the period of August 4, 2003 to January 6, 2008 in which time he was a police officer for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for the purpose of determining his superannuation retirement allowance pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (a) of subdivision (2) of section 5 of chapter 32 of the General Laws. Eligibility for this creditable service shall be conditioned upon payment by Joseph D. Ryan of the city of Taunton police department into the state employees’ retirement system in an amount equal to the amount that would have been deducted under said chapter 32 if he had received regular compensation during this period at an annual rate equal to the annual rate of regular compensation that he was receiving immediately before this period together with regular interest thereon. Such repayment shall be made in 1 sum or installments as the state retirement board shall prescribe. SECTION 2. Upon Joseph D. Ryan’s retirement pursuant to sections 5, or 7 of chapter 32, or pursuant to any special act, …

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Sponsors

• Kelly Dooner (R) · primary sponsor
• Justin Thurber (R)
• Lisa Field (D, 3rd Bristol)
• Norman Orrall (R, 12th Bristol)

Latest actions

1. October 1, 2026: Referred to the committee on Public Service
2. October 1, 2026: Rules suspended
3. April 2, 2026: Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Common questions

What is S3042?

S3042 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act authorizing the state board of retirement to grant creditable service to Joseph D. Ryan.

What is the status of S3042?

In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the committee on Public Service (October 1, 2026).

Who sponsored S3042?

Kelly Dooner (R), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S3042?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3042