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Introduced
10/06/2016
10/06/2016
In Committee
10/06/2016
10/06/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill establishes an annual $15,000 death benefit for forest firefighters who die in the line of duty. The Department of Environmental Protection employs part-time forest firefighters who are compensated on an hourly basis. This bill provides an annual $15,000 payment to the families of these forest firefighters who die in the line of duty. The death benefit is to be made payable provided the report of death is filed within 30 days following the accident, but the Commissioner of Environmental Protection may waive the time requirement. The payment is to be made by the State Treasurer from the General Fund.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an annual $15,000 death benefit for forest firefighters who die in the line of duty while working as hourly employees of the forest fire service for the Department of Environmental Protection. The death benefit is payable to the firefighter's surviving spouse, children, parents, or other designated beneficiary, and continues until the initial beneficiary's death. The benefit is to be paid by the State Treasurer from the General Fund, provided the death is reported within 30 days, though the Commissioner of Environmental Protection may waive this time requirement.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 10/06/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A4500/4213_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A4500/4213_I1.PDF |
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