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MA H2686

MA H2686
Relative to the retirement benefits of Virginia E. Cummings


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

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition of Steven George Xiarhos that the State Board of Retirement be directed to grant an increased accidental disability retirement allowance to Lieutenant Virginia E. Cummings of the town of Bourne. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill directs the State Board of Retirement to grant an increased accidental disability retirement allowance to Lieutenant Virginia E. Cummings of the Town of Bourne, who was permanently disabled while performing her duties as a Correction Officer III due to injuries sustained from an inmate. The bill specifies that Cummings shall receive a yearly pension of 72% of the rate of compensation she would have earned had she continued in service until her planned retirement at age 65. Additionally, the bill provides that upon Cummings' death, her surviving husband, John P. Cummings, shall receive an annuity of three-fourths of the amount of her pension for as long as he remains unmarried.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4518 (on 04/04/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2686
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2686.pdf
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