S.1841

Regarding the disability pension for Michael Palmer

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Michael Palmer, a retired Massachusetts state police officer, is granted a disability pension and related benefits.

Massachusetts S1841 provides a disability pension for Michael Palmer, a retired Massachusetts state police officer who was injured on December 31, 2020. The bill ensures Palmer receives indemnification for hospital, medical, and related expenses incurred after his retirement. It also allows Palmer to earn up to half of his retirement allowance without penalty if he works for the commonwealth or a private entity. The Massachusetts state retirement board is directed to increase Palmer's accidental disability retirement allowance.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

May 12, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Apr 8

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Jan 15

Senate

Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 17, 2026

May 8, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1