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MA H2826
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Finn
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AI Summary
- Creates a presumption that infectious disease causing disability or death to correctional facility employees was suffered in the line of duty for retirement benefits purposes
- Applies to both non-contributory and contributory retirement systems under Chapter 32 of the General Laws
- Requires the employee to have passed a physical examination upon entry or subsequently that showed no evidence of the condition
- Allows the presumption to be rebutted by competent evidence showing the disease was not work-related
- Adds new Section 94C to Chapter 32 of Massachusetts General Laws
Legislative Description
Relative to impairment of health caused by infectious disease
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading
2/17/2026
Committee Referrals
Steering, Policy and Scheduling1/20/2026
Public Service2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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