H 2886
An Act relative to certain retirement benefits for the surviving spouse of a state police officer injured in the line of duty
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to provide enhanced retirement benefits to the surviving spouse of a Massachusetts State Police officer who was injured in the line of duty. Specifically, it addresses the case of Felicia O’Connor, the spouse of a retired officer, and aims to ensure that surviving spouses receive appropriate retirement benefits. The bill is part of a series of similar proposals related to these benefits.
Key provisions
- Provides retirement benefits to the surviving spouse of a Massachusetts State Police officer injured in the line of duty.
- Addresses the specific case of Felicia O’Connor, the spouse of a retired State Police officer.
- Ensures that surviving spouses receive appropriate retirement benefits.
- Part of a series of similar bills concerning these benefits.
- Referenced to the House Committee on Public Service and subsequently the House Ways and Means Committee.
Who is affected
- Surviving spouses of Massachusetts State Police officers
- Massachusetts State Police officers
- Families of State Police officers
- The State Retirement Board
Notable changes
- This bill focuses on providing benefits to the surviving spouse, building upon previous legislation addressing similar concerns.
- It specifically references the case of Felicia O’Connor, highlighting a particular need for these benefits.
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Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Kenneth P. Sweezey
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Bill H.2886 194th (Current)
An Act relative to certain retirement benefits for the surviving spouse of a state police officer injured in the line of duty
By Representatives LaNatra of Kingston and Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2886) of Kathleen R. LaNatra relative to retirement benefits for Felicia O’Connor, the surviving spouse of John Bernard O’Connor, a retired state police officer injured in the line of duty. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Kathleen R. LaNatra , Kenneth P. Sweezey Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2886
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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