Massachusetts H2836 amends retirement laws to presume Parkinson's disease in firefighters is work-related if discovered within five years of.

Massachusetts H2836 amends the state's General Laws to presume that Parkinson's disease in firefighters and certain other public safety officers is work-related if the condition is discovered within five years of the employee reaching the maximum retirement age. This presumption applies to firefighters, state police in fire investigation or K9 units, and certain airport personnel. The bill also adds a new section to the General Laws to address Parkinson's disease in uniformed members of paid fire departments. The changes apply to all governmental units participating in the retirement system.

Massachusetts H2836 amends retirement laws to presume Parkinson's disease in firefighters is work-related if discovered within five years of.

Massachusetts H2836 amends the state's General Laws to presume that Parkinson's disease in firefighters and certain other public safety officers is work-related if the condition is discovered within five years of the employee reaching the maximum retirement age. This presumption applies to firefighters, state police in fire investigation or K9 units, and certain airport personnel. The bill also adds a new section to the General Laws to address Parkinson's disease in uniformed members of paid fire departments. The changes apply to all governmental units participating in the retirement system.