H 2909
An Act relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to establish a presumption that certain disabilities or deaths were caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for individuals receiving retirement benefits. It aims to recognize the impact of PTSD on public service members and veterans. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means and subsequently reported favorably.
Key provisions
- Establishes a presumption of disability or death due to PTSD for retirement benefit recipients.
- Applies to individuals who served in public service roles.
- Addresses the impact of PTSD on veterans.
- Relates to existing retirement benefit systems.
- Requires consideration by the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Followed a referral to the Senate and subsequent concurrence.
- Similar legislation has been proposed in the past.
- Scheduled for a hearing on May 28, 2025.
Who is affected
- Public service members
- Veterans
- Retirement benefit recipients
- Families of deceased public service members or veterans
- State government
Notable changes
- Creates a specific presumption for PTSD-related disabilities or deaths.
- May expand existing criteria for retirement benefits.
- Builds upon previous attempts to address PTSD claims.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Joseph W. McGonagle
Cosponsors
Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Bruce E. Tarr
Christopher Hendricks
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Bill H.2909 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2909) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2909
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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