THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2024 Page 3 Governor signs bill supporting police officers’ disability pensions and stress management for violent crimes H ouse Bill 4746, An Act relative to disability pensions and critical incident stress management for violent crimes, which was cosponsored by Representative Jessica Ann Giannino (DRevere), was signed into law by Governor Maura Healey on July 31, 2024, as Chapter 149 of the Acts of 2024. From the date of passage, this law provides a 100 percent regular compensation pension benefi t for police offi - cers who have suff ered a “Violent Act Injury, which is defi ned as “a serious and permanent personal bodily injury sustained as a direct and proximate result of a violent attack upon a person by means of a dangerous weapon, including a fi rearm, knife, automobile, explosive device or other dangerous weapon.” Representative Giannino stated, “By Governor Healey taking this step, we send a powerful message that we value the sacrifi ces made by those who serve on the front lines. As the daughter of a retired Police Sergeant, I know all too well the risks that our police offi cers face every day when they begin a shift. When I fi rst met with advocates to discuss this legislation, and they shared with me that their families would have been better off if they did not survive each accident, it stayed with me. No family or police offi cer should ever carry that burden. I am thankful for Speaker Mariano and his leadership getting this bill over the fi nish line.” Massachusetts Coalition of Police First Vice-President John E. Nelson stated, “The Massachusetts Coalition of Police started working on the Violent Crimes Disability Pension Bill with its original sponsor, the late Senator Ken Donnelly. There has been a lot of hard work put in by many people to get this important piece of legislation to the fi nish line. None of it would have been possible if not for the incredible work of Representative Jessica Giannino. Her eff orts in championing this bill through the legislature have been nothing short of amazing. Her compassion and understanding for law enforcement and our mission is unwavering. Our entire membership is grateful for Representative Giannino’s work on this and so many other bills. While we hope this new law does not have to be used often, it will help those who have sacrificed more than anyone will know.” “Our fi rst responders put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve our communities,” said State Senator Brendan Crighton. “These brave individuals should not have to worry about their fi nancial stability Jessica Giannino State Representative if they suff er a permanent injury due to an attack. I am proud that we have taken decisive action to support fi rst responders in Massachusetts by ensuring that they and their families have the fi nancial security they deserve.” When a police officer is involved in an incident where they have been injured so violently that they are no longer able to work, this law is in place to protect them and their family from financial hardship. Numerous communities in the Commonwealth have offi cers who have been very seriously injured during shootouts. 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