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CA AB799

Prisons: death benefit for incarcerated firefighters.


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Introduced
02/18/2025
In Committee
05/29/2025
Crossed Over
05/01/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to add Section 2780.6 to the Penal Code, relating to prisons.

AI Summary

This bill requires the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to pay a death benefit to the designated beneficiary of an incarcerated individual hand crew member who dies while participating in the California Conservation Camp program under specific circumstances. These circumstances include dying during active deployment fighting fires, during firefighter training, or while physically or mentally incapacitated due to performing duties related to firefighting. The death benefit will consist of two components: a flat payment of $50,000 and an additional amount equal to 50 percent of the crew member's annual compensation during the 12 months prior to their death. This legislation recognizes the dangerous work performed by incarcerated firefighters in conservation camps, who assist the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in fire prevention and control efforts, and provides financial support to their beneficiaries in the event of a work-related death. The bill modifies existing law by adding Section 2780.6 to the Penal Code and overrides previous restrictions on such death benefits.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Public Safety Hearing (09:30:00 6/10/2025 1021 O Street, Room 2200) (on 06/10/2025)

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