H 5429·MA·house
An Act providing injured on duty compensation to Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinale
Reported by CommitteeFiled May 14, 2026
Sponsor: Maura T. Healey
Latest Action
House: New draft substituted, see H5698
Oct 21, 2026
Summary
The bill allows firefighter Nicholas Spinale to receive paid leave without loss of wages after his April 7 2026 injury and creates a tailored disability retirement pension if the injury is permanent. The Commonwealth will reimburse Chelmsford for the leave payments and all related medical expenses, and the benefits are tax‑free where allowed. It also extends the increased pension to a surviving spouse if Spinale dies before age 65.
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