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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill establishes an annual $15,000 death benefit for forest firefighters who die in the line of duty. The Department of Environmental Protection employs part-time forest firefighters who are compensated on an hourly basis. This bill provides an annual $15,000 payment to the families of these forest firefighters who die in the line of duty. The death benefit is to be made payable provided the report of death is filed within 30 days following the accident, but the Commissioner of Environmental Protection may waive the time requirement. The payment is to be made by the State Treasurer from the General Fund.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an annual $15,000 death benefit for forest firefighters who die in the line of duty. The benefit is payable to the firefighter's widow/widower, children, parents, or other designated beneficiaries, and continues until the initial beneficiary's death. The death benefit is paid by the State Treasurer from the General Fund, provided the death is reported within 30 days, though the Commissioner of Environmental Protection can waive this time requirement. The bill applies to part-time forest firefighters who are compensated on an hourly basis by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A726 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A1000/726_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A1000/726_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1000/726_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A1000/726_I1.PDF |
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