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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts Bill S.1832 Allows Retired State Worker Wayne Estes an Accidental Disability Retirement Option
Last action · October 30, 2025: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and MeansSponsor: Peter Durant
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What This Bill Would Do
Massachusetts bill S.1832 permits retired Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services member Wayne Estes to elect an option based on job-related physical and psychological harm including post-traumatic stress disorder. Estes must notify the retirement board of his decision within 90 days of the act's effective date, upon which benefits will be paid for the remainder of his retirement.
The measure directly alters pension benefit calculations and disbursement rules for a single named individual, creating a statutory exception to standard state retirement laws.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Wayne Estes
Receives the option to elect accidental disability retirement benefits and must provide notification to the retirement board within 90 days.
Massachusetts Retirement System
Must process the retirement option and disburse accidental disability retirement benefits for the remainder of the member's retirement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Oct 30, 2025SenateCommitteeBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- May 1, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Feb 27, 2025HouseHouse concurred
- Feb 27, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to the committee on Public Service
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