Bill > AB799

This bill requires the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to pay a death benefit to the designated beneficiary of an incarcerated firefighter who dies while participating in the California Conservation Camp program under specific circumstances. The death benefit will be paid within 60 days if the incarcerated firefighter dies during active firefighting deployment, while completing firefighter training exercises, or while physically or mentally incapacitated due to their firefighting duties. The total death benefit will consist of two components: a flat $50,000 payment and an additional amount equal to 50 percent of the crew member's annual compensation during the 12 months before their death. This legislation recognizes the dangerous work performed by incarcerated individuals in California's Conservation Camp program, who assist the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection with fire prevention and control efforts, and provides financial support to their designated beneficiaries in the event of a work-related death.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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