S 1895
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 provide equitable treatment and support for POST-certified police officers who have become disabled due to cardiac disease. It seeks to ensure these officers receive comparable benefits and resources to those afforded to other disabled public safety personnel. The legislation intends to address potential disparities in access to healthcare, retirement benefits, and other essential services. It focuses specifically on officers with cardiac-related disabilities.
Key provisions
- Provides for equitable access to healthcare benefits for officers with cardiac disease.
- Ensures comparable retirement benefits for officers disabled by cardiac conditions.
- Addresses potential disparities in disability compensation.
- Supports resources for officers managing cardiac health.
- Clarifies benefits for officers transitioning to alternative roles.
Who is affected
- Police officers
- POST-certified police officers
- Individuals with cardiac disease
- Massachusetts State Police
- Local police departments
Notable changes
- Specifically targets police officers with cardiac disease.
- Aims to level the playing field with other disabled public safety personnel.
- May require adjustments to existing disability benefit programs.
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Primary sponsor
Jacob R. Oliveira
Cosponsors
Aaron L. Saunders
Adam J. Scanlon
Angelo J. Puppolo Jr.
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Bill S.1895 194th (Current)
An Act providing equity and fairness to POST-certified police officers disabled by cardiac disease
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1895) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Ryan C. Fattman, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Jacob R. Oliveira Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1895
| 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 |
| 10/2/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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