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MA H2594
MA H2594Relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosed in certain public safety and other public sector employees is caused by their work duties, unless evidence shows otherwise. The PTSD presumption applies to full-time uniformed police, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, corrections officers, airport crash crew, and military base firefighters who passed a physical exam upon entering service that did not reveal the condition. Employees diagnosed with PTSD within 5 years of their last day of active service can apply for related disability or death benefits, which would be retroactive to their last day of regular compensation. The presumption does not apply if the PTSD results from disciplinary action, job changes, or other personnel decisions made in good faith by the employer.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (34)
Joe McGonagle (D)*,
Dan Cahill (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Ryan Hamilton (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
Jack Lewis (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Rita Mendes (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Priscila Sousa (D),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
Tom Walsh (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Taxonomy
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Employee Benefits
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2594 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2594.pdf | 03/14/2023 |
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