Bill > H4890

This bill addresses a specific issue for public safety personnel in the city of Quincy regarding pre-employment physical examination records. If an employer cannot locate or has failed to maintain a complete record of a member's pre-employment physical examination, the bill allows the member or employer to submit an Affidavit that attests to the fact that the member underwent a pre-employment physical examination that did not reveal any evidence of a disabling condition. This Affidavit would serve as substantial evidence that the member successfully passed the required physical examination and was accepted into service, which can be important when a member is seeking Accidental Disability Retirement. The bill would take effect immediately upon its passage, providing a solution for situations where physical examination records have been lost or not properly maintained. This provision helps protect public safety personnel by offering an alternative method to verify their pre-employment medical status when original documentation is unavailable.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4890