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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1895 194th (Current)

An Act providing equity and fairness to POST-certified police officers disabled by cardiac disease

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1895) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Ryan C. Fattman, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Public Service.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Jacob R. Oliveira
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
According to the American Heart Association and Harvard School of Public Health, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an occupationally linked disease, and 50% of police officers will die from heart disease within five years of retirement. This legislation ensures that agencies left behind as a result of the “Heart Law” are included.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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