Bill > H2901

This bill modifies the existing law to provide a comprehensive line of duty death benefit for public employees across various sectors in Massachusetts. Specifically, the bill establishes a one-time payment of $300,000 to the family of a deceased public employee who dies while performing their job duties as a result of an incident, accident, or act of violence. The definition of "deceased public employee" is broadly expanded to include workers from state and county governments, public higher education institutions, municipalities, public school departments and districts, and public authorities. The bill also updates language in related sections of Massachusetts law to consistently refer to "public employees" instead of just "public safety employees," effectively broadening the coverage of this death benefit to a wider range of public sector workers. This legislative change aims to provide more equitable and comprehensive financial support to the families of public employees who lose their lives in the line of duty, regardless of their specific type of public service.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2901