H 2964
An Act providing for disability and death benefits for explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians
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Bill overview
This bill aimed to establish a system of disability and death benefits for explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians in Massachusetts. Specifically, it proposed provisions for retirement benefits based on disability or death resulting from certain cancers. The legislation sought to recognize the risks and potential health consequences associated with these hazardous occupations. It was ultimately failed in the legislature.
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David F. DeCoste
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