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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to include certain police officers disabled by cardiac disease in the heart law, so-called. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand the eligibility for heart-related disability benefits under the Massachusetts public service pension law. Specifically, it proposes to include police officers from the University of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Port Authority, state universities, community colleges, and the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, in addition to the existing coverage for police officers from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. The bill seeks to provide equity in access to these benefits for a broader range of police officers who may suffer from cardiac disease-related disabilities.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (26)
Colleen Garry (D)*,
Jim Arciero (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
John Barrett (D),
Jay Barrows (R),
Carol Doherty (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Ryan Hamilton (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Tom Stanley (D),
Jeff Turco (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied S1703 (on 03/07/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2532 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2532.pdf |
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