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MA S1756
Relative to pensions for children of public safety officers killed in the line of duty
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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 relative to pensions for children of public safety officers killed in the line of duty. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws to provide pensions for the surviving spouses and children of firefighters, police officers, or corrections officers who are killed in the line of duty. The bill outlines the specific circumstances under which the pension would be provided, the amount of the pension, and the administration of the pension benefits. It also clarifies that the presumptions related to accidental death benefits do not apply to deaths covered under this section. The purpose of this bill is to ensure financial support for the families of public safety officers who make the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (14)
Mike Moore (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2771 (on 03/17/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1756 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1756.pdf |
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