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MA H2381
Relative to disability or death caused by contagious diseases, presumption
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to disability or death caused by contagious diseases. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a presumption that any contagious disease resulting in disability or death to a full-time uniformed member of a paid police department, fire department, or municipal emergency medical service was suffered in the line of duty, unless it is shown that non-service-connected factors caused the condition. This presumption applies to conditions such as Hepatitis A, B, or C, Tuberculosis, HIV, and other contagious diseases determined by the Department of Public Health to have a statistically significant correlation with these professions. The provisions do not apply to those who have served for less than five years or have not regularly responded to calls. The member may still apply for benefits under other relevant laws.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied H2261 (on 12/30/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2381 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2381.pdf |
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