Bill > S1851

This bill addresses record-keeping requirements for physical examinations of public safety personnel by modifying Sections 94, 94A, and 94B of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The bill provides a solution for situations where an employer has failed to maintain a record of an employee's initial physical examination by allowing the member or employer to submit an affidavit as alternative documentation. Specifically, the affidavit must attest that the member underwent a physical examination upon entry into service and that the examination did not reveal any problematic medical conditions. This affidavit will be considered satisfactory evidence of the physical examination, effectively resolving potential documentation gaps that could otherwise create administrative or legal challenges for public safety personnel. The bill applies to multiple categories of public service members, ensuring a consistent approach to handling missing medical examination records across different types of public safety roles.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1851