An Act relative to acts of violence

This bill updates Massachusetts laws to provide financial compensation to employees injured by acts of violence while on duty. It specifically covers healthcare workers harmed by patients or prisoners, court officers injured in courtrooms, and correctional staff hurt during normal or off-site duties. The key provision ensures these workers receive the difference between their regular salary and standard workers' compensation benefits without using their sick leave credits, even for short absences. Additionally, the law establishes a presumption that correctional employees injured in these situations are eligible for workers' compensation benefits.