S 2369 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the retirement of Greg Heath, a former firefighter of the city of Westfield

This bill mandates the retirement of Greg Heath, a former firefighter in Westfield, due to health impairments caused by Parkinson's disease linked to his employment. It requires a medical panel to certify that his condition is permanent and directly results from his work, though this exam can be waived if he is already receiving disability benefits. The legislation applies the state's disability retirement rules to his specific case, ensuring he receives benefits based on his service-related health issues.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Jul 2023
Senate Passage
Jun 2023
House Passage
Mar 2023
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2023 Last action Jul 17, 2023
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Jul 17, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Jul 3, 2023
Committee
Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Jun 29, 2023
Upper · Passed
Read second, ordered to a third reading, read third and passed to be engrossed
upper
May 22, 2023
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
upper
Mar 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Mar 13, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Service
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of John Velis
John Velis
DDemocratic
MA
Hampden and Hampshire