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MA S1409
Relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/26/2018
03/26/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill amends a section of Massachusetts law to provide death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Specifically, it extends benefits to children of the deceased firefighters who are over 19 but physically or mentally incapacitated, removes the requirement that the surviving spouse "continue to" receive benefits, and changes the premium payment from 100% of the premium to the same rate as retirees of the governmental unit. The bill aims to provide continued support and coverage for the families of call and volunteer firefighters who lose their lives in the line of duty.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/26/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1409 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1409.pdf |
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