An Act relative to accidental disability retirement for police officers and firefighters

This bill modifies Massachusetts law to change how time off is counted for police officers and firefighters who receive accidental disability retirement. Specifically, it states that any time these individuals are away from work due to the injury or condition causing their retirement will be treated as official leave rather than unexcused absence. If an officer or firefighter was not previously granted leave for this period, the change ensures they receive it retroactively, with their employer responsible for adjusting any related pay or personnel records. The provision applies only to those whose retirement is based on an actual accident and not on specific legal presumptions regarding certain types of injuries.