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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts authorizes automatic enrollment in state and local deferred compensation plans for new employees
Last action · March 9, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5193
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What This Bill Would Do
Massachusetts allows the state treasurer and local governmental bodies to set up automatic enrollment in deferred compensation plans for new employees hired on or after June 1, 2024, bypassing prior wage-act authorization rules. Automatically enrolled employees have up to 90 days to opt out and receive a refund, and contribution rates will automatically increase annually unless changed or declined by the employee.
Changes retirement savings mechanics for newly hired state and local public employees by automatically deducting contributions from their paychecks unless they actively choose to opt out within ninety days.
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.
new employees of the commonwealth
Newly hired state employees may be automatically enrolled in the deferred compensation program without prior authorization, subject to annual contribution increases and a 90-day opt-out window.
governmental bodies
Local governmental bodies gain the option to implement automatic enrollment features in their deferred compensation programs for new employees hired on or after June 1, 2024.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is subject to automatic enrollment under this measure?
Can an employee opt out after being automatically enrolled?
Does an employee need to give prior authorization for the payroll deduction?
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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- Mar 9, 2026HouseAccompanied a study order, see H5193
- Apr 9, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 04/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1
- Feb 27, 2025SenateSenate concurred
- Feb 27, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on Public Service
Version history
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