Moore Files Bill to Financially Protect 1st Responders During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Saturday, March 14, 2020

GoLocalWorcester Political Team

Senator Michael Moore has filed legislation that would financially protect first responders during the coronavirus pandemic.

The legislation titled “An Act relative to emergency hazard health duty” was introduced on Wednesday.

“I think that we are facing enough uncertainty as it is right now. Therefore, it is imperative that we provide these measures to our first responders in the Commonwealth, so they can protect their health while knowing they are financially secure. By allowing these public safety officials to stay home when necessary, we are also helping limit the spread of the virus throughout the state,” said Moore.

The legislation has been referred to the Joint Committee on Rules for expeditious action.

The Legislation

Individuals employed as police, fire personnel, correction officers, dispatchers, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, nursing professionals, and any other individual considered a 1st responder shall be protected under this bill.

Hospitalization, quarantine or self-quarantine as a result of contraction or exposure to Coronavirus and the subsequent inability to work will be considered work-related.

This time will also be considered on-duty time, and public safety officials will not have to use his or her sick days, vacation time, personal days or any other contractual time off while incapacitated due to the virus.

Time off taken due to the Coronavirus will be referred to as “emergency hazard health duty.”

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