An Act relative to survivor’s benefits for the spouses of retired state troopers
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase survivor’s benefits for the spouses of retired Massachusetts State Troopers. Currently, the level of these benefits may not adequately support surviving spouses. The legislation seeks to adjust the amount of these benefits to better reflect the needs of those families. It intends to provide greater financial security to the families of deceased or retired troopers.
Key provisions
- Increase survivor’s benefits for the spouses of retired Massachusetts State Troopers.
- Adjust the amount of these benefits to align with current cost of living.
- Ensure benefits are sufficient to support surviving spouses.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Public Service.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (H5312).
Who is affected
- Spouses of retired Massachusetts State Troopers
- Families of deceased Massachusetts State Troopers
- Massachusetts State Troopers
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to existing survivor benefit formulas.
- It aims to provide a more robust financial safety net for surviving families.
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