Eliminates remarriage prohibition for PFRS death benefits; provides retirement allowance to certain survivors of PFRS members.
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Overview
This bill eliminates a longstanding prohibition on remarriage affecting Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) death benefits. It provides a retirement allowance to certain survivors of PFRS members, including widows, widowers, and domestic partners, ensuring they receive benefits even if they remarriage or establish a new domestic partnership. The bill also clarifies certain definitions related to eligibility and benefits within the PFRS system.
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James Holzapfel
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