Bill > S1443

This bill amends Chapter 32 of the General Laws by adding a new section that establishes a presumption for employees of correctional facilities regarding health impairments caused by infectious diseases. Specifically, if a correctional facility employee experiences total or partial disability or death due to an infectious disease, and they passed a physical examination upon entering service or at a later point that did not reveal evidence of the condition, it will be presumed that the impairment was suffered in the line of duty, unless proven otherwise with sufficient evidence. This provision applies regardless of any existing laws concerning contributory or non-contributory retirement systems, aiming to provide a clearer path for disability or death benefits for these public service employees.