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MA H2381

Relative to disability or death caused by contagious diseases, presumption


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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

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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