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MA S1767

Relative to a COVID-19 presumption for public employees


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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

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 of their homes during the COVID-19 state of emergency and contracted, had symptoms of, or were otherwise affected by COVID-19 had a work-related medical condition or incapacity to work. The bill also makes such employees eligible for benefits under Sections 100 and 100A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws if they died as a result of work-related COVID-19. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied H2650 (on 03/17/2022)

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