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MA H2612

Allowing Joseph Barbati, a retired member of the Massachusetts Trial Court, an accidental disability retirement option


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Cutler of Pembroke, a petition of Josh S. Cutler that the Trial Court Officer Retirement System be authorized to allow an accidental disability retirement option for Joseph Barbati, a retired member of the Trial Court. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Trial Court Officer Retirement System to allow Joseph Barbati, a retired member of the Trial Court, to receive accidental disability retirement benefits. The bill presumes that Barbati's severe depression, anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder resulting in total or partial disability were suffered in the course of his employment. The retirement board is required to pay Barbati accidental disability retirement benefits retroactive to the effective date of the act, and Barbati must notify the board of his decision to accept the option within 90 days of the act's effective date. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4494 (on 03/07/2022)

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