H2765

Relative to defining certain disabilities

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2765 amends the General Laws to presume lung or respiratory diseases in public employees were job-related unless proven otherwise.

Massachusetts H2765 amends Chapter 32 of the General Laws to presume that any lung or respiratory disease in public employees, resulting in total disability or death, was caused by negative environmental factors in the workplace. This presumption applies unless proven otherwise by competent evidence. The bill affects public employees who suffer from such conditions, potentially impacting their eligibility for disability retirement benefits.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 9, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

Jul 9, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)

Jul 8, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 07/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Jul 8, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order