Bill > H2863

This bill amends Section 100A of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws to extend line of duty death benefits to Unit 8 employees within the Public Safety Secretariat, in addition to the existing protections for corrections officers. Specifically, the bill adds the phrase "or Unit 8 employees within the Public Safety Secretariat" in multiple instances within section (c) and section (d) of the law, which will ensure that these employees receive the same death benefits as corrections officers if they die in the line of duty. Line of duty death benefits typically provide financial support to the families of public safety workers who die while performing their job responsibilities, helping to support surviving family members and recognizing the inherent risks faced by employees in dangerous public service roles. By expanding these benefits to Unit 8 employees in the Public Safety Secretariat, the bill aims to provide comparable protection and financial support to a broader group of public safety workers.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2863