An Act relative to "Critical Incident Leave"
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, “Critical Incident Leave,” aims to establish a policy for paid administrative leave for public safety officers who experience or respond to traumatic events involving the discharge of firearms. It seeks to provide these officers with necessary time to process and recover from such incidents, recognizing the potential psychological impact of these events. The legislation intends to standardize the process for granting this leave, ensuring consistency and support for affected officers. Currently, the specifics of this type of leave may vary, and this bill seeks to clarify and regulate it.
Key provisions
- Establishes ‘Critical Incident Leave’ for public safety officers.
- Defines qualifying ‘critical incidents’ as events involving the discharge of firearms.
- Requires administrative leave to be provided by employing agencies.
- Specifies the duration of the leave.
- Allows for the reimbursement of certain expenses related to the leave.
- Provides for a process for officers to request critical incident leave.
- Ensures that leave does not negatively impact an officer’s employment status.
Who is affected
- Public safety officers
- Employing agencies (police, fire, etc.)
- Massachusetts residents served by public safety officers
Notable changes
- Creates a standardized policy for administrative leave in response to critical incidents involving firearm discharge.
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Primary sponsor
Jessica Ann Giannino
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