The bill, titled "An Act authorizing the retirement board of the city of Salem to retire Kathleen Rocheville, a police officer of the city of Salem," seeks to provide retirement benefits to Kathleen Rocheville due to her total and permanent incapacity resulting from injuries sustained in the line of duty in November 2015. The bill stipulates that the retirement board of Salem must retire Rocheville and grant her an annual pension equal to her regular compensation rate at the time of retirement, which will continue until her death or until she reaches the mandatory retirement age. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for indemnification of medical expenses related to her injuries, a lump sum payment equal to her accumulated retirement deductions, and benefits for her spouse and children in the event of her death.

The legislation also outlines that Rocheville's pension benefits will be subject to existing laws under chapter 32 of the General Laws, and it requires a medical panel examination to certify her incapacity before payments are made. However, it allows for a waiver of this examination if she has already been approved for disability benefits. The act will take effect upon its passage, ensuring that Rocheville receives the necessary support and benefits due to her service-related injuries.