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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
01/27/2022
01/27/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to establish a presumption that Parkinson's disease resulting in disability or death of certain public safety personnel, such as firefighters and state police assigned to fire investigation or K9 units, was suffered in the line of duty, unless it can be shown that non-service-related factors caused the condition. The bill applies to those who have served in such positions for at least 5 years and passed a physical examination upon entry that did not reveal the condition. The provisions of the bill are effective in all Massachusetts retirement systems, overriding certain limitations in existing law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (19)
Anne Gobi (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
John Cronin (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Colleen Garry (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Eric Lesser (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
John Velis (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/27/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1725 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1725.pdf |
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