The bill amends Section 15 of chapter 32 of the General Laws concerning the reporting of final convictions of members of retirement systems. It introduces a new requirement for the attorney general or a district attorney to notify the commission immediately upon becoming aware of a final conviction that may necessitate the forfeiture of a member's rights to a pension, retirement allowance, or return of accumulated total deductions.

The amendment specifies that the commission is prohibited from reporting such convictions to the member's retirement board or employer unless it has determined that the conviction indeed warrants forfeiture and is directing the retirement board or employer to take action to implement that forfeiture. This change aims to ensure that due process is followed before any actions are taken regarding a member's retirement benefits in light of a conviction.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 32-15