MA H1374

Bill

MA H1374

Relative to line-of-duty death benefits

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to increase line-of-duty death benefits for police officers and firefighters. Public Service.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase the line-of-duty death benefits for police officers and firefighters in Massachusetts. Specifically, it proposes to raise the death benefit amount from $150,000 to $250,000 for the surviving spouse or children of a police officer or firefighter who dies in the line of duty. The bill amends Section 100A of Chapter 32 of the General Laws to reflect these changes.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Angelo D'Emilia (R), James Dwyer (D), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4654 (on 06/25/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1374

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1374
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1374.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1361	Relative to firefighters cessation program	Accompanied S1386	Similar To
H1365	Relative to survivor benefits	Accompanied a study order, see H4654	Similar To
H1373	Relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits	Accompanied a study order, see H4654	Similar To
H1444	Providing a bone marrow registry for firefighter candidates	No further action taken	Similar To
H4654	Public service	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1472	Providing additional benefits to survivors of certain public safety employees	Accompanied a study order, see S2491	Similar To

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