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MA H2545

MA H2545
Relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits for police officers and firefighters. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill increases the line-of-duty death benefit for police officers and firefighters from $300,000 to $350,000. It also specifies that the pension amount for the survivor of a deceased police officer or firefighter shall be no less than the full salary payable to the next grade-step of the same position, or the earnings that would have been payable to the next grade-step of a supervisory position in the case of a deceased police superior officer or fire officer. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4518 (on 04/04/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2545
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2545.pdf
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