Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H5525: An Act relative to pension benefits for firefighter Leo J. Bracken
Status: In committee, September 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 22, 2026:
SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding section 7 of chapter 32 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, and in order to promote the public good, the Boston retirement board shall increase the disability pension of Leo J. Bracken, a firefighter of the city of Boston, who as a result of injuries sustained while in the performance of his duties on October 17, 2019, is totally and permanently injured and incapacitated for further service as a firefighter. (b) Notwithstanding chapter 32 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, upon passage of this petition, the annual amount of pension payable to Leo J. Bracken shall be equal to 100 percent of the regular rate of compensation which would have been paid had he continued in service as a firefighter of the City of Boston at the grade held by him at the time of his retirement until his death or reaching mandatory retirement age, whichever comes first. All amounts paid under this act shall be non-taxable to the extent allowable under state and federal law. (c) Notwithstanding section 91A of chapter 32 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, Leo J. Bracken’s annual earnings, when added to his retirement allowance, may annually …
Sponsors
- Rob Consalvo (D, 14th Suffolk) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- : Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- : Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Public Service
Common questions
- What is H5525?
- H5525 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to pension benefits for firefighter Leo J. Bracken.
- What is the status of H5525?
- In committee as of September 9, 2026. Latest action: Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1 <br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span> (September 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5525?
- Rob Consalvo (D, 14th Suffolk).
- Where is the official record for H5525?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5525
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