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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/27/2020
02/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the pay of first responders out of work due to needlestick injuries suffered in the line of duty. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 149 of the General Laws to require employers of first responders, such as police officers, firefighters, and correction officers, to continue paying them if they are forced to be absent from work due to a needlestick injury suffered while on duty, until a blood test determines they were not infected or they receive workers' compensation. The bill also outlines the process for reporting the incident and appealing an employer's decision to withhold payment if they doubt the truthfulness of the incident report.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (16)
Brian Ashe (D),
William Crocker (R),
Josh Cutler (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Mindy Domb (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Randy Hunt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1653 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1653.pdf |
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