H5525

Relative to pension benefits for firefighter Leo J. Bracken

Introduced·6/22/26
Introduced Text

Establishes pension benefits for Boston firefighter Leo J. Bracken, including disability pension and survivor benefits.

This bill sets pension benefits for Boston firefighter Leo J. Bracken, who was injured in the line of duty on October 17, 2019. It mandates that Bracken's annual pension be 100 percent of his regular compensation, non-taxable under state and federal law. If Bracken's spouse survives him, the Boston retirement board must pay her an annuity. The board is also directed to increase Bracken's disability pension. The benefits are funded and administered by the Boston retirement board, consistent with state law.

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Public Service Committee
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History

Jun 29

Senate

Senate concurred

Jun 22

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Public Service