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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to line of duty survivor benefits for court officials. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws to provide line of duty survivor benefits for court officers, probation officers, clerks, judges, and justices who are killed or die from injuries received while performing their duties. The key provisions include: providing a survivors' death benefit allowance to the spouse, children, and in some cases the parents of the deceased; setting the benefit amount based on the deceased's regular compensation; and defining "hazard peculiar to employment" to include assignments in courthouses, jails, and other venues, emergency response duties, and education programs. The benefits under this law would apply to any such line of duty deaths occurring on or after January 1, 2002.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4654 (on 06/25/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3277 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3277.pdf |
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