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
P
John Velis
DDemocratic
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