An Act relative to accidental disability retirement for police officers and firefighters
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes changes to the accidental disability retirement system for police officers and firefighters in Massachusetts. It aims to clarify and standardize the process for determining eligibility and calculating benefits related to accidental injuries. The legislation seeks to ensure consistent application of the rules across the state and provide greater clarity for both employees and the state’s retirement boards. Specifically, it addresses potential inconsistencies in how accidental disability retirements are handled.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the definition of ‘accidental disability’ for police officers and firefighters.
- Establishes a standardized process for evaluating claims for accidental disability retirement.
- Addresses potential inconsistencies in benefit calculations.
- Requires the Massachusetts Retirement Systems to provide clear guidelines to employees regarding eligibility.
- Specifies the types of injuries that qualify for accidental disability retirement.
Who is affected
- Police Officers
- Firefighters
- Massachusetts Retirement Systems
- Employees of Massachusetts Municipalities
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to standardize the process for determining eligibility for accidental disability retirement.
- It aims to provide greater clarity and consistency in benefit calculations for injured officers and firefighters.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Jeffrey Rosario Turco
Cosponsors
Jeffrey Rosario Turco
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