An Act relative to accidental disability retirement for police officers and firefighters
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish a process for police officers and firefighters to receive accidental disability retirement benefits. Currently, the rules surrounding these benefits can be complex and inconsistent. The legislation seeks to standardize and clarify the procedures for determining eligibility and administering payments related to accidental disabilities for these public safety personnel. It intends to provide a more consistent and accessible system for those injured in the line of duty.
Key provisions
- Establishes a clear process for determining eligibility for accidental disability retirement for police officers and firefighters.
- Defines criteria for assessing accidental disability, considering the nature and severity of the injury.
- Specifies the types of benefits available to recipients of accidental disability retirement.
- Addresses the administrative procedures for processing claims and making payments.
- Provides for a review process to ensure fairness and consistency in the application of the law.
Who is affected
- Police Officers
- Firefighters
- State of Massachusetts
- Public Safety Personnel
- Retirement Boards
Notable changes
- Clarifies the definition of ‘accidental disability’ in the context of police and firefighter retirement.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Jeffrey Rosario Turco
Cosponsors
Jeffrey Rosario Turco
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