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MA S1604

MA S1604
Relative to the health of correctional employees


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the health of correctional employees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish a presumption that any condition of impairment of health caused by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) resulting in total or partial disability or death to an employee of a correctional facility is presumed to have been suffered in the line of duty, unless proven otherwise. This is intended to provide benefits and support for correctional employees who develop PTSD as a result of their work, even if the condition was not detected during their initial or subsequent physical examinations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1604
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1604.pdf
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