An Act providing accidental death benefits for the surviving spouse of a former firefighter of the City of Boston
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to provide accidental death benefits to the surviving spouse of Mathew M. Troy, a former firefighter from the City of Boston. It establishes a program to offer these benefits in the event of the spouse’s accidental death. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading and subsequently passed by both the Senate and the House.
Key provisions
- Provides accidental death benefits to the surviving spouse of a former Boston firefighter.
- Specifically targets the spouse of Mathew M. Troy.
- Establishes a program for awarding these benefits.
- The bill was passed by the Senate and House of Representatives.
Who is affected
- Spouses of former Boston firefighters
- The City of Boston
- Families of deceased firefighters
Notable changes
- This bill creates a new benefit program specifically for the spouses of former Boston firefighters.
- It addresses the needs of a specific family – the spouse of Mathew M. Troy.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Daniel J. Hunt
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