An Act relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to provide death benefits to the surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters in Massachusetts. Currently, these spouses may not receive the same benefits as the spouses of full-time firefighters. The legislation seeks to establish a consistent and equitable system for providing financial support to these families following the death of a firefighter.
Key provisions
- Establishes a death benefit for surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters.
- Provides a specified amount of death benefit to the spouse.
- Ensures benefits are available regardless of the firefighter’s employment status (call or volunteer).
- Clarifies eligibility requirements for receiving the benefit.
- Addresses potential gaps in existing benefits for this group of firefighters.
Who is affected
- Surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters in Massachusetts
- Call and volunteer firefighters in Massachusetts
- Families of firefighters in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Expands death benefit eligibility to include call and volunteer firefighters' spouses.
- Creates a more consistent benefit structure compared to current practices.
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Sponsors
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
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