Massachusetts S1680 amends disability pension laws to provide full pensions for members permanently disabled by violent crimes.

Massachusetts S1680 amends the state's disability pension laws to ensure full pensions for members who are permanently disabled due to violent crimes. Specifically, it defines "violent act injury" as a serious and permanent personal bodily injury sustained as a direct and proximate result of a violent attack by means of a dangerous weapon. Members who are deemed physically unable to perform their job duties due to such injuries and whose inability is likely to be permanent are entitled to a yearly pension equal to 100% of their regular compensation.

Massachusetts S1680 amends disability pension laws to provide full pensions for members permanently disabled by violent crimes.

Massachusetts S1680 amends the state's disability pension laws to ensure full pensions for members who are permanently disabled due to violent crimes. Specifically, it defines "violent act injury" as a serious and permanent personal bodily injury sustained as a direct and proximate result of a violent attack by means of a dangerous weapon. Members who are deemed physically unable to perform their job duties due to such injuries and whose inability is likely to be permanent are entitled to a yearly pension equal to 100% of their regular compensation.