Bill > H2941

This bill amends Section 100 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws to provide enhanced death benefits for fallen public safety officers. Specifically, the bill ensures that in the event of a police officer or firefighter's death on or after December 1, 2010, their pension or death benefit will be calculated based on the full salary of the next grade-step they would have been eligible for at the time of death. For police and fire superior officers who were serving in a supervisory position at the time of their death, the benefit will be calculated using the earnings they would have received at the next grade-step of their supervisory position. This means that families of public safety officers who die in the line of duty or from service-related causes will receive a more comprehensive financial support that reflects the potential career progression of their fallen loved one, effectively providing a more substantial death benefit that acknowledges the risks and sacrifices of these essential public servants.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2941