Bill > H3001

This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to provide more flexible employment and earnings options for first responders and public safety professionals who are receiving accidental disability retirement benefits. Specifically, the bill allows firefighters, emergency medical services providers, police officers, municipal emergency medical technicians, healthcare professionals, and correction officers who are unable to perform their original job duties due to an accidental disability to earn up to half of their retirement allowance through additional employment without incurring a penalty. These individuals can work for public entities or in the private sector, with the key restriction being that they cannot work in retirement system Groups 3 and 4 while receiving disability benefits. The bill aims to support disabled first responders by providing them with more economic opportunities and flexibility after experiencing a job-related disability that prevents them from performing their original professional duties. This change helps these public service workers maintain financial stability and potentially continue contributing professionally in modified capacities.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3001