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PA HB1485

PA HB1485
Further providing for death benefits for public works employees, coroners and staff persons and for definitions; and making an editorial change.

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Introduced
05/21/2025
In Committee
05/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of June 24, 1976 (P.L.424, No.101), entitled "An act providing for the payment of death benefits to the surviving spouse or children or parents of firefighters, ambulance service or rescue squad members, law enforcement officers or National Guard members who die as a result of the performance of their duties," further providing for death benefits FOR PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES, CORONERS AND STAFF <-- PERSONS and for definitions; and making an editorial change.

AI Summary

This bill expands death benefit eligibility for certain public servants who die in the line of duty, specifically including coroners, their staff, and public works employees under the existing Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act. This means that the surviving spouses, children, or parents of these individuals will now be eligible for the same death benefits, which include a lump sum payment and monthly payments equivalent to the deceased's salary, as previously provided to firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other emergency responders. The bill also clarifies that coroners and their staff are considered to be acting in the performance of their duties when carrying out their responsibilities related to death investigations, and it defines "public works employee" as someone involved in the maintenance or construction of municipal infrastructure who may respond to emergencies.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Laid on the table (on 02/04/2026)

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