MassachusettsBill would place one Middlesex sheriff’s employee in retirement Group 4
If enacted, the proposal would place Swinimer, a member of the Middlesex County retirement system, in Group 4 despite other retirement laws.
What it does
If enacted, the proposal would place Crystal Swinimer, an assistant deputy superintendent in the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office, in retirement Group 4.
Argument forGroup 4 classification could give Swinimer retirement treatment suited to her assistant deputy superintendent role.
Argument againstA special classification could give one employee different retirement treatment from other members of the county retirement system.
More detail
The proposal would classify Crystal Swinimer in Group 4 for purposes of Massachusetts retirement law. It applies only to Swinimer, an assistant deputy superintendent with the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office and a member of the Middlesex County retirement system. The bill text states no effective date.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 1Accompanied a new draft, see H5682Latest
- Sep 9Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
- Sep 9Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
- Aug 26Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
- Jul 27Senate concurred
- Jul 23Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public ServiceMinor
- Jul 22Referred to the committee on House RulesIntroduced
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