Bill > H3493

This bill amends existing law to grant preferential eligibility for public safety positions, specifically for fire alarm operators, police officers, and firefighters, to the sons and daughters of firefighters or police officers who died in the line of duty. This preferential treatment means that if a child of a fallen public safety officer passes the necessary written and physical examinations, their name will be placed at the top of the list of eligible candidates for appointment to such service, provided the officer's death resulted in benefits being awarded under a specific section of law (section 100A of chapter 32). The bill clarifies that these provisions will apply to all appointments made after the bill becomes law.