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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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 while working for the Department of Environmental Protection. The benefit is payable to the firefighter's surviving spouse, children, parents, or designated beneficiary, 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, although the Commissioner of Environmental Protection can waive this time requirement.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1742 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A2000/1742_I1.HTM |
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