Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2972: An Act designating certain Unit 9 employees of the Massachusetts Department of Correction to be in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2972 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act designating certain Unit 9 employees of the Massachusetts Department of Correction to be in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system. Primary sponsor: Mike Soter (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. 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 Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2972) of Michael J. Soter and Steven George Xiarhos relative to reclassifying certain Unit 9 employees of the Massachusetts Department of Correction in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Soter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8th Worcester |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
| Jon Zlotnik | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Worcester |
“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 10/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service