H2842
An Act providing equity and fairness to POST-certified police officers disabled by cardiac disease
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that POST-certified police officers who become disabled due to cardiac disease receive equitable treatment under Massachusetts’ heart law. Specifically, it seeks to establish a presumption that cardiac conditions sustained while serving as a police officer are work-related, potentially qualifying them for benefits. The bill builds upon existing legislation to address disparities in benefits for this specific group of public safety personnel. It seeks to provide fairness and recognition for officers facing health challenges due to their service.
Key provisions
- Establishes a presumption that cardiac disease is work-related for POST-certified police officers.
- Applies to police officers disabled by cardiac disease.
- Aims to align with existing Massachusetts ‘heart law’ provisions.
- Addresses potential inequities in benefits for this group of officers.
- Related to the broader heart law that provides benefits to public safety personnel with certain health conditions.
Who is affected
- POST-certified police officers
- Massachusetts police officers
- Individuals with cardiac disease
- Public safety personnel
Notable changes
- Creates a specific presumption for cardiac disease related to police work.
- Expands the scope of the heart law to include police officers.
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Primary sponsor
Colleen M. Garry
Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
Adam J. Scanlon
Brian M. Ashe
Brian W. Murray
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Bill H.2842 194th (Current)
An Act providing equity and fairness to POST-certified police officers disabled by cardiac disease
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to add certain POST-certified police officers under the heart law presumption. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Colleen M. Garry Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2842
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Accompanied by H2841 |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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