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MA S1779
Relative to disability pensions for public safety employees who are victims of violence
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/14/2022
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to disability pensions for public safety employees who are victims of violence. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide enhanced disability pensions for public safety employees, such as firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical technicians, who sustain serious and permanent personal injuries as a direct result of a violent attack while performing their duties. The key provisions include: 1) Defining a "violent act injury" as a serious and permanent bodily injury sustained from a violent attack using a dangerous weapon; 2) Allowing for a disability pension of 100% of the employee's regular compensation, including benefits and stipends, until the employee reaches mandatory retirement age; 3) Providing continued pension benefits to the employee's spouse and children in the event of the employee's death; and 4) Requiring participation in critical incident stress management debriefing following traumatic incidents, with confidentiality protections for any related behavioral health consultations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 02/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1779 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1779.pdf |
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