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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 line-of-duty related mental impairment of municipal police department employees. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide a presumption that a mental impairment experienced by a municipal police department employee is an occupational disease related to the nature of their employment, unless the employer or insurer can provide substantial factors to rebut this presumption. The bill specifies that the mental impairment must not have been previously diagnosed and must not result from certain employment actions taken in good faith by the employer, such as disciplinary actions or job transfers. The purpose of this bill is to make it easier for municipal police officers to receive workers' compensation benefits for mental health conditions related to the demands and dangers of their profession.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4722 (on 05/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2297 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2297.pdf |
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