Bill > S1909

This bill amends Section 94 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws to expand the list of police forces covered under a potentially existing disability provision. Specifically, the bill adds police officers from several additional public entities to the scope of the law, including the police forces of the University of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Port Authority, state universities and community colleges, and the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. By inserting these additional police forces into the existing law, the bill appears to be extending certain rights or protections—likely related to disability benefits for officers who become disabled due to cardiac disease, as suggested by the bill's title. The amendment suggests an intent to provide more comprehensive coverage and equity for police officers across various public safety and educational institutions who may experience cardiac-related disabilities in the line of duty.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1909