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MA H2299

Relative to the retirement benefits of John P. Cummings


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Hunt of Sandwich, a petition of Randy Hunt that the State Board of Retirement be directed to grant an increased accidental disability retirement allowance to Lieutenant John P. Cummings of the town of Bourne. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill directs the State Board of Retirement to grant an increased accidental disability retirement allowance to Lieutenant John P. Cummings of the Town of Bourne, who was permanently unable to perform his duties as a Correction Officer III due to injuries sustained while on the job in 1989. The bill sets Cummings' yearly pension at 72% of the rate of compensation he would have received had he continued working until his planned retirement at age 65 on August 10, 2011. Additionally, the bill provides that upon Cummings' death, his wife Virginia will receive an annuity equal to three-fourths of his pension, as long as she remains unmarried. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4722 (on 05/20/2020)

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