Massachusetts S1716 amends law to include certain police forces in disability benefits for cardiac disease.

Massachusetts S1716 amends Section 94 of chapter 32 of the General Laws to expand the list of police forces eligible for disability benefits due to cardiac disease. The bill adds the police forces of the University of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Port Authority, state universities and community colleges, and the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs to the list of eligible forces. This change aims to provide equity in benefits for police officers disabled by cardiac disease across various law enforcement agencies.

Massachusetts S1716 amends law to include certain police forces in disability benefits for cardiac disease.

Massachusetts S1716 amends Section 94 of chapter 32 of the General Laws to expand the list of police forces eligible for disability benefits due to cardiac disease. The bill adds the police forces of the University of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Port Authority, state universities and community colleges, and the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs to the list of eligible forces. This change aims to provide equity in benefits for police officers disabled by cardiac disease across various law enforcement agencies.