An Act relative to disability pensions and critical incident stress management for violent crimes

This law establishes a new disability pension program for public safety workers, such as police officers and firefighters, who suffer permanent injuries from violent attacks involving weapons like firearms or knives. To qualify, an injured employee must be unable to perform their job duties, and the injury must have occurred within two years of their application for retirement. The bill mandates a rigorous review process involving medical panels to confirm the injury's severity and permanence before granting benefits. Once approved, eligible workers receive a monthly pension equal to 100% of their pre-injury salary, plus a lump-sum payment of their accumulated retirement deductions, with additional survivor benefits for spouses and children.