An Act Lieutenant Deputy Sheriff Brian McPherson disability pension
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to authorize the Boston Retirement Board to provide a disability pension to Lieutenant Deputy Sheriff Brian C. McPherson. The petition, sponsored by Representatives Sullivan-Almeida and Senator Brady, requests that the board retire McPherson due to a disability. The bill has progressed through the House and Senate, including committee review and scheduling a hearing.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Boston Retirement Board to offer a disability pension.
- Specifically targets Brian C. McPherson, an employee of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department.
- Requires a hearing to be held on May 7, 2025.
- The bill was presented by Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and Michael D. Brady.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Public Service.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee.
- Rules were suspended and the bill was read to a third reading.
Who is affected
- Brian C. McPherson
- The Boston Retirement Board
- Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department
- Retirement Boards in Massachusetts
- Employees of law enforcement agencies
Notable changes
- This bill focuses specifically on providing a disability pension to a single individual, Brian C. McPherson.
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