Bill > SB447

This bill amends California's workers' compensation law to extend health benefits for minor dependents of local firefighters and peace officers who die in the line of duty. Currently, when such an employee is killed or dies from an accident or injury sustained during their duties, their employer must continue providing health benefits to minor dependents until age 21. The bill increases this age limit to 26 years old, allowing children of deceased first responders to remain on their parent's health insurance coverage for a longer period. The bill applies to local employees like firefighters and peace officers who are killed or die as a result of external violence or physical force while performing their official duties. The legislation maintains other existing provisions, such as allowing a surviving spouse to continue receiving health benefits under the same terms as before the employee's death, with the restriction that they cannot add a new spouse or stepchildren to the coverage. This change provides extended health care support to families of local first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

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