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MA H2318

MA H2318
Relative to increasing killed-in-line-of-duty benefits for public safety employees


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to increasing line-of-duty death benefits for public safety employees. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill, titled "Relative to increasing killed-in-line-of-duty benefits for public safety employees," proposes to amend Section 100A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws, which deals with public safety employee benefits. Specifically, it aims to increase the death benefit amount from $100,000 to $250,000 for public safety employees who are killed in the line of duty. This change is being made across multiple subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) of the existing law, ensuring a consistent increase in the financial support provided to the families of fallen public servants like police officers, firefighters, and other first responders.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4367 (on 06/09/2016)

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