Bill > H2841

This bill proposes an amendment to Section 94 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws, specifically expanding the list of public safety personnel covered under what is commonly known as the "heart law". The existing law is being modified to explicitly include police officers from several additional law enforcement agencies, namely the University of Massachusetts police force, Massachusetts Port Authority police force, state university and community college police forces, the environmental law enforcement office within the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, and the campus police of the Department of Mental Health. By adding these specific police forces to the existing list, the bill aims to ensure that officers from these agencies receive the same protections and benefits as other public safety personnel, particularly in cases of disability related to cardiac conditions. The expansion of coverage demonstrates a legislative intent to provide equitable treatment and support for a broader range of public safety professionals who may face health risks inherent to their profession.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2841