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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Line of Duty Act; payments to beneficiaries. Provides that if a deceased person, as that term is defined in the Line of Duty Act, died as a result of certain cancers within 10 years from his date of retirement, his beneficiary shall be entitled to the payment of certain benefits. Under current law, such beneficiary shall be entitled to such payment if the deceased person's death (i) arose out of and in the course of his employment or (ii) was within five years from his date of retirement.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Line of Duty Act to expand eligibility for death benefits to beneficiaries of certain deceased individuals, specifically those who died from specific cancers within 10 years of their retirement, provided the death was a direct result of their employment. Previously, beneficiaries were only entitled to these payments if the death occurred during the course of employment or within five years of retirement. The Line of Duty Act, in this context, refers to a law that provides payments to beneficiaries of certain public safety officers and other employees who die in the line of duty, recognizing their sacrifice. This change aims to provide additional support to families of those who succumb to certain occupational cancers after their service has concluded.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Appropriations (Voice Vote) (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1317 |
| Appropriations Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1317/text/HB1317AHC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Virginia Retirement System (HB1317) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096284.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1317/text/HB1317 |
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