PERAC Memo #21 - 2003: Repeal of G.L. c. 32, § 5(1)(e) – Spousal retirement provision

Repeal of G.L. c. 32, § 5(1)(e) – Spousal retirement provision

Summary

This memo notifies boards that Section 175 of Chapter 26 of the Acts of 2003 repealed G.L. c. 32, §5(1)(e) effective July 1, 2003, eliminating the provision allowing members with 10+ years of creditable service married to a c. 32 retiree to retire regardless of age. Boards should no longer process retirements under this spousal provision for applications filed on or after that date. No other board action is required beyond updating internal procedures/guidance to reflect the repeal.

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Memorandum # 21/2003

M E M O R A N D U M TO: All Retirement Boards FROM: Joseph E. Connarton, Executive Director RE: Repeal of G.L. c. 32, § 5(1)(e) – Spousal retirement provision

DATE: July 3, 2003

This is to inform you that the Legislature, through the adoption of Section 175 of Chapter 26 of the Acts of 2003 (the FY 2004 state budget) eliminates G.L. c. 32, § 5(1)(e) effective July 1, 2003. This section allowed a member with at least ten years of creditable service who was a married to a G.L. c. 32 retiree to retire irrespective of age. As of July 1, 2003, members married to retirees will no longer able to take advantage of this provision.

We trust the foregoing is of assistance. If you have further questions or concerns, please contact this office.