Bill > S1895

This bill amends Section 94 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws to expand the definition of public safety personnel who are eligible for certain disability benefits related to cardiac disease. Specifically, the bill adds several additional police forces to the list of qualifying agencies, including the University of Massachusetts police force, Massachusetts Port Authority police force, state universities and community colleges police forces, environmental law enforcement officers from the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, and campus police of the Department of Mental Health. By including these additional police forces, the bill aims to provide equity and fairness in disability benefits for POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training)-certified police officers who become disabled due to cardiac disease. This legislative change ensures that a broader range of public safety officers will have access to similar protections and benefits if they suffer cardiac-related disabilities in the line of duty.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1895