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MA S1741

MA S1741
Providing fair and equitable line of duty death benefits for public employees


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide fair and equitable line of duty death benefits for public employees. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide fair and equitable line-of-duty death benefits for public employees. It amends the existing law to establish a one-time $300,000 payment to the families of deceased public employees, including those working for state or county governments, public higher education institutions, municipalities, public school departments, and public authorities, who were killed or sustained fatal injuries while performing their duties. The bill also expands the existing public service scholarship program to cover the children and spouses of these deceased public employees.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied H2716 (on 03/21/2022)

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