Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2869: An Act to amend retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Youth Services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2869 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to amend retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Youth Services. Primary sponsor: Russell Holmes (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2869) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to include certain employees of the Department of Youth Services in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Holmes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5356 (under House Rule 27)
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 10/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service