This bill provides injured on duty compensation to Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinale, who sustained injuries while performing his duties on April 7, 2026. It establishes that Spinale is eligible for leave without loss of pay under section 111F of chapter 41 of the General Laws, retroactive to the date of his injury, until he is cleared to return to work or reaches retirement age. The bill also stipulates that any compensation received will be reduced by the amount of workers' compensation he receives under chapter 152. If his incapacity is deemed permanent, he may apply for accidental disability retirement, and the commonwealth will reimburse the town of Chelmsford for all related costs incurred due to his injuries.

Additionally, the bill outlines the pension benefits for Spinale in the event of permanent incapacity, ensuring that his pension is fixed at the rate of regular compensation he would have received had he continued working. This increased accidental disability retirement allowance will last until he turns 65, after which it will revert to a standard amount. If Spinale passes away before turning 65, his surviving spouse will continue to receive the increased retirement benefits until that age. The act is declared an emergency law, emphasizing the need for immediate implementation.