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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to allow for payment in lieu of a disability allowance. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill allows for a member with 10 or fewer years of creditable service who has been granted an accidental disability retirement to elect to receive payments in lieu of a retirement allowance under Section 7 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws. The yearly payment amount would be the greater of two times the member's regular compensation on the date of injury or two times the member's average annual regular compensation for the 12-month period prior to the effective date of the retirement allowance. The election is irrevocable and must be accompanied by the signature of the member's spouse, if applicable. The payments would be made for 5 years, after which the member's rights under Chapter 32 would be forfeited.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2679 (on 02/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1740 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1740.pdf |
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