MA S1486

Bill

Relative to amending disability or death caused by certain conditions of cancer

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to amend disability or death caused by certain conditions of cancer. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 94B of Chapter 32 of the General Laws in Massachusetts. It would expand the disability or death benefits caused by certain conditions of cancer to include members of the state police dive team, hazardous devices section, or crime scene services, in addition to the existing coverage for firefighters and certain law enforcement personnel. The bill aims to provide additional protections and support for these public service professionals who may face increased cancer risks due to the nature of their work.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Michelle DuBois (D), Walter Timilty (D),

Last Action

Accompanied H1386 (on 03/01/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1486

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1486
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1486.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1222	Providing for the establishment and operation of a cancer drug repository program	Accompanied a study order, see H4682	Similar To
H1386	Relative to amending disability or death caused by certain conditions of cancer	No further action taken	Similar To
H1399	Relative to the cancer presumption for police officers	Accompanied a study order, see H4654	Similar To
H1446	Pertaining to firefighter disability	No further action taken	Similar To
H3242	To review the quality and patient safety of dispensing certain cancer and chronic disease related drugs	Accompanied a study order, see H4528	Similar To
H3279	Relative to survivor retirement benefits	Accompanied a new draft, see H4260	Similar To
S1196	Reducing the risk of skin cancer and excessive UV exposure in children	Accompanied a study order, see S2425	Similar To
S1470	Relative to the contraction of MRSA by public safety personnel	Accompanied a study order, see S2491	Similar To
S2159	To improve patient access to cancer clinical trial programs	House concurred	Similar To

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