S 1909
An Act providing equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1909, aims to provide equitable benefits and support to Massachusetts police officers who have become disabled due to cardiac disease. It seeks to ensure these officers receive comparable treatment and resources as other public safety personnel facing similar health challenges. The legislation addresses potential disparities in benefits and retirement provisions experienced by officers with cardiac conditions. It builds upon previous attempts to address this issue within the state.
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Bruce E. Tarr
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Bruce E. Tarr
Peter J. Durant
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Bill S.1909 194th (Current)
An Act providing equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1909) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1909
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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