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MA H2551

MA H2551
Relative to the retirement benefits of Howard S. Levine


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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 Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition of James K. Hawkins and Angelo L. D'Emilia that the State Board of Retirement be directed to grant an increased accidental disability retirement allowance to Howard S. Levine. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill directs the State Board of Retirement to grant an increased accidental disability retirement allowance to Howard S. Levine, a Correction Officer III in the Town of Raynham, who was permanently disabled as a result of injuries sustained while on duty on September 3, 1990. The bill sets Levine's yearly pension at 72% of the rate of compensation he would have received had he continued as a Correction Officer III, and provides that this disability allowance shall maintain parity with Correction Officer III collective bargaining pay increases. Additionally, the bill requires the State Board of Retirement to pay an annuity of three-fourths of Levine's pension to his wife, Charlene Ann Levine, should he pass away while she remains unmarried. The bill takes effect upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

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/H2551
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2551.pdf
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