Bill > S2769

This bill provides for certain retirement benefits for the surviving beneficiary of Brandon Arakelian, a former State Police Sergeant. Specifically, it directs the state board of retirement to provide Kristen Arakelian, Brandon's surviving beneficiary, with a lifetime monthly allowance equal to what she would have received if Brandon had been awarded an accidental disability retirement due to post-traumatic stress disorder, which is listed as the cause of his death by suicide on his death certificate. The allowance will be payable retroactively to the date of Brandon's retirement, with any amounts already paid under his superannuation pension deducted. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2769