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 duty, reaches age 65, or retires. The bill also allows for the possibility of accidental disability retirement if his incapacity is deemed permanent. Additionally, it ensures that Spinale's annual earnings, when combined with his retirement allowance, can exceed half of his retirement allowance without incurring a refund penalty.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Commonwealth reimburse the town of Chelmsford for all costs associated with Spinale's injury leave compensation and necessary medical expenses incurred due to his injuries. It stipulates that if Spinale retires due to permanent injuries, his pension will be fixed at the rate of regular compensation he would have received had he continued working, with specific provisions for his surviving spouse should he pass away before turning 65. All payments made under this act are designated as nontaxable to the extent allowed by state and federal tax laws.