Bill > S1437

This bill, titled "Providing additional benefits to survivors of certain public safety employees," aims to expand eligibility for certain benefits and increase the benefit amount for survivors of specific public safety personnel. Specifically, it amends Section 26 of Chapter 31 of the General Laws by adding "corrections officer" to the categories of employees for whom benefits are provided, alongside existing references to "officer" and "police service." This means that the survivors of corrections officers will now be eligible for the same benefits as survivors of police officers. Furthermore, the bill amends Section 100A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws by doubling the survivor benefit amount from $100,000 to $200,000, providing greater financial support to the families of these public safety employees.