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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits for police officers and firefighters. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to increase the line-of-duty death benefit for police officers and firefighters from $300,000 to $350,000. Additionally, it specifies that the pension amount for surviving spouses and dependents shall be no less than the full salary of the next grade-step for the deceased police officer or firefighter, or the earnings that would have been payable to the deceased police superior officer or fire officer in the next grade-step of a supervisory position. The bill is intended to provide enhanced financial support for the families of public safety personnel who lose their lives in the line of duty.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (7)
Rich Haggerty (D)*,
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Paul Tucker (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4960 (on 07/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2668 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2668.pdf |
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