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DE HB107
DE HB107An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Line-of-duty Death Benefits.
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Introduced
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
In Committee
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
153rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Line-of-duty Death Benefits.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 18 of the Delaware Code to expand line-of-duty death benefits by adding a new category of eligible recipients. Specifically, the bill extends coverage to previously "covered persons" (such as law enforcement, emergency responders, or other public safety professionals) who have retired or left their positions, and whose death is directly caused by someone seeking revenge for actions performed during their time of service. The new provision allows for death benefits to be granted if the fatality can be proven to be a proximate result of retaliation related to the individual's former professional duties. This change aims to provide additional protection and support for public servants who may face ongoing risks even after leaving their official positions, ensuring that their families can receive benefits if they are targeted for past professional actions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Lyndon Yearick (R)*,
Eric Buckson (R),
Ron Gray (R),
Jeff Hilovsky (R),
Gerald Hocker (R),
Shannon Morris (R),
Dave Wilson (R),
Last Action
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits (on 05/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142070 |
| BillText | https://legis.delaware.gov/json/BillDetail/GenerateHtmlDocument?legislationId=142070&legislationTypeId=1&docTypeId=2&legislationName=HB107 |
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