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Introduced
05/04/2020
05/04/2020
In Committee
05/28/2020
05/28/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to a COVID-19 presumption for public employees. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a presumption that public employees in Massachusetts who were required to work outside their homes during the COVID-19 state of emergency and contracted or became affected by COVID-19 are considered to have a work-related medical condition or incapacity. The bill also provides that public employees who die as a result of work-related COVID-19 are eligible for certain benefits under state law. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (10)
Nick Collins (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
John Keenan (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Last Action
Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing (09:00 6/15/2020 Electronic Hearing) (on 06/15/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2732 | 06/02/2020 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2732.pdf | 06/02/2020 |
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