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MA H1393

MA H1393
Relative to the retirement benefits of Howard S. Levine


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Heroux of Attleboro, a petition of Paul R. Heroux that the State Board of Retirement be directed to grant an increased accidental disability retirement allowance to Howard S. Levine. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill directs the State Board of Retirement to grant an increased accidental disability retirement allowance to Howard S. Levine, a former Correction Officer III, who was injured in the line of duty and is permanently unable to perform his job. The bill sets Levine's yearly pension at 72% of the compensation he would have received had he continued working, with the pension increasing in line with Correction Officer III collective bargaining pay raises. Upon Levine's death, the bill also requires the State Board of Retirement to pay an annuity to his surviving spouse, Charlene Ann Levine, equal to three-fourths of his pension. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4654 (on 06/25/2018)

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