Bill > S1849

This bill amends an existing section of Massachusetts state law (Chapter 30, Section 58) related to compensation for court officers who are injured while on duty. Specifically, the bill adds a provision that clarifies that any payments made to a court officer due to an on-duty injury will be treated exactly like their regular compensation - meaning they will be paid at the same times, in the same manner, and for all legal purposes will be considered equivalent to their standard salary. This change appears designed to ensure that court officers who are injured in the line of work receive consistent and uninterrupted financial support that is procedurally identical to their normal paycheck. The bill is relatively short and focused on providing clear administrative guidance about how such injury-related payments should be processed and viewed by the state.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1849