SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1826        FILED ON: 1/16/2025

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Sal N. DiDomenico

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act providing retirement benefits for for caregivers at the Soldiers' Homes.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1826        FILED ON: 1/16/2025

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[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE SENATE, NO. 1650 OF 2023-2024.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act providing retirement benefits for for caregivers at the Soldiers' Homes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Section 3 of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the phrase "duties assigned to them" the following words:- "employees of Holyoke and Chelsea Soldiers' Homes employed as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, recreational therapists, physical therapy assistants, and any direct care workers who have provided services at any time for those suffering from mental health issues in a locked unit".