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Introduced
02/15/2018
02/15/2018
In Committee
02/15/2018
02/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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 for the Department of Environmental Protection. The benefit is paid to the firefighter's surviving spouse, children, or other designated beneficiaries, and is intended to provide financial support to the families of these part-time, hourly-compensated firefighters who lose their lives while performing their official duties. The death benefit must be claimed within 30 days, but the Commissioner of Environmental Protection can waive this time requirement.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/15/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3405_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A3500/3405_I1.PDF |
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