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MA H2826

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Finn

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

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

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