Authorizes disability retirement for Sgt. David Patterson, a Massachusetts State Police officer, with pension benefits.

This bill directs the State Retirement Board to grant disability retirement to Sgt. David Patterson, a police officer in the Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit, who was permanently incapacitated due to injuries sustained in the line of duty. The pension amount will be 75% of the average annual pension paid in the previous 12 months. Upon Patterson's death, his surviving dependent will receive a pension of 75% of Patterson's pension at the time of his death. The pension will be non-taxable and funded by the Massachusetts State Board of Retirement, excluding certain sections of Chapter 32.

Authorizes disability retirement for Sgt. David Patterson, a Massachusetts State Police officer, with pension benefits.

This bill directs the State Retirement Board to grant disability retirement to Sgt. David Patterson, a police officer in the Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit, who was permanently incapacitated due to injuries sustained in the line of duty. The pension amount will be 75% of the average annual pension paid in the previous 12 months. Upon Patterson's death, his surviving dependent will receive a pension of 75% of Patterson's pension at the time of his death. The pension will be non-taxable and funded by the Massachusetts State Board of Retirement, excluding certain sections of Chapter 32.