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Introduced
03/23/2023
03/23/2023
In Committee
09/28/2023
09/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the disability law insomuch as relates to call and volunteer firefighters and EMTs. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws to provide that if a call, volunteer, reserve, or auxiliary firefighter or emergency medical personnel becomes incapacitated, the amount payable by the city, town, or district shall be equal to the annual entry-level income for all occupations in the Commonwealth on the date of the incapacity, as determined by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This change aims to ensure that these types of first responders receive appropriate compensation if they are injured while serving their communities.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2610 (on 02/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2463 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2463.pdf |
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