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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition of James K. Hawkins that the State Board of Retirement be directed to grant an increased accidental disability retirement allowance to Howard S. Levine. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill provides special retirement benefits for Lieutenant Howard S. Levine, a Correction Officer III from Raynham who was permanently disabled due to injuries sustained while performing his job duties on September 3, 1990. Specifically, the bill directs the State Board of Retirement to grant Levine a yearly pension equal to 72% of his salary at the time of retirement, with the pension maintaining parity with future collective bargaining pay increases for Correction Officers III. Additionally, the bill stipulates that upon Levine's death, his wife Charlene Ann Levine will receive an annuity of three-fourths of his pension amount, provided she remains unmarried. The legislation overrides existing general laws and is designed to address Levine's specific circumstances, effectively creating a custom retirement arrangement that recognizes the severe impact of his on-duty injuries. The bill would take effect immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) (on 03/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2862 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2862.pdf |
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