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MA H5455

Regarding the disability pension for Scott O’Brien administered by the Boston retirement board


summary

Introduced
12/29/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
01/03/2023
Passed
01/03/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/05/2023

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Substituted, on motion of Ms. Garlick of Needham, for a Bill regarding the disability pension for Scott O'Brien (House, No. 4753) [Local Approval Received]. December 29, 2022.

AI Summary

This bill increases the accidental disability retirement allowance payable to Scott O'Brien, a retired Boston police officer who was injured in the line of duty in 2004. The bill sets his annual pension at the regular rate of compensation he would have received had he continued service until retirement or death, whichever comes first. It also allows him to earn up to 50% of his pension without penalty, provides for his pension and medical expenses after reaching mandatory retirement age, and outlines benefits for his spouse and children upon his death. The bill is effective as of January 31, 2022.

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Public Service (J)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 429 of the Acts of 2022 (on 01/05/2023)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5455
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5455.pdf
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