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MA H3759

Regarding the disability pension for Terry Cotton


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Introduced
05/10/2021
In Committee
12/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Hunt of Boston, a petition of Daniel J. Hunt (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the Boston Retirement Board be authorized to increase the accidental disability retirement allowance payable to Terry Cotton, a retired police officer of the city of Boston. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes and directs the State-Boston Retirement Board to increase the accidental disability retirement allowance payable to Terry Cotton, a retired Boston police officer who became totally and permanently disabled due to injuries sustained while on duty. The bill sets the total annual pension amount at the regular rate of compensation Terry Cotton would have received had he continued service, removes the $15,000 earnings limit, and requires the Board to pay him any accumulated deductions. The bill also provides for an annuity to be paid to Terry Cotton's surviving spouse and children upon his death. All amounts paid under this bill are nontaxable and the additional benefits are to be funded and administered by the Boston Retirement Board.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Amended by substitution of a bill with the same title, see H5453 (on 12/29/2022)

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