SB 447
Workers’ compensation: death benefits.
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Bill overview
This bill amends California’s workers’ compensation law to extend health benefits for minor dependents of firefighters and peace officers who die in the line of duty. Currently, these benefits continue until the dependent reaches 21, but this bill raises that age to 26. The law also applies to deaths occurring prior to September 30, 1996. This change aims to provide greater financial security for families impacted by the loss of a first responder.
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