The bill titled "An Act relative to the disability retirement of Michael D. Chapdelaine" seeks to enhance the accidental disability retirement benefits for Michael D. Chapdelaine, a retired police officer from West Springfield, who is permanently incapacitated due to injuries sustained in the line of duty. The legislation mandates that the West Springfield retirement board increase Chapdelaine's retirement allowance to 100% of his regular compensation rate, effective from his retirement date of May 29, 2002, along with any applicable cost of living adjustments. Additionally, the bill allows Chapdelaine to earn up to half of his retirement allowance without penalty while restricting his eligibility for certain employment under the retirement system.

Furthermore, the bill outlines provisions for Chapdelaine's surviving spouse and children in the event of his death. His spouse would receive 75% of his annual pension, with continued eligibility for cost of living increases, while provisions are made for his children under specific age and educational criteria to receive a proportional pension. The act also clarifies that Chapdelaine and his family can receive additional retirement benefits not mandated by this legislation. Importantly, the increase in benefits is retroactively applicable from October 29, 2024, ensuring that Chapdelaine receives any owed amounts due to this retroactive application.