Bill > H2848

This bill modifies Massachusetts state law regarding disability pensions for public service workers, specifically focusing on those who are injured by violent acts while performing their job duties. The legislation adds a new provision that allows state police officers in Group 3 classification to receive a disability pension if they are permanently incapacitated due to a violent act injury that occurred during and within the scope of their official duties, without any contributory negligence on their part. The bill amends an existing law to explicitly state that the current disability pension rules will not apply to members who are unable to perform their essential job duties because of a violent act injury. By introducing this new subdivision, the bill creates a more specific pathway for state police officers to receive disability benefits when they are seriously injured in the line of duty under particularly challenging circumstances, thereby providing additional protection and support for law enforcement personnel who suffer significant workplace injuries.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2848