Bill > H2628

This bill modifies Section 94B of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding "members of municipal police departments who perform arson investigations" to the existing language that describes personnel eligible for certain benefits. Specifically, the bill expands the list of individuals who can receive special provisions by including police officers who specifically conduct arson investigations. This means that municipal police officers who are trained and work on investigating fires deliberately set with the intent to cause damage (arson) would now be recognized in this section of law, potentially granting them additional protections or benefits similar to those already afforded to other first responders like military reservation fire department members. The amendment appears to be a technical change that recognizes the specialized investigative work of these police officers in fire-related criminal investigations.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2628