An Act relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to enhance survivor benefits for police officers and firefighters who die in the line of duty. It aims to provide increased financial support to the families of these public safety personnel, recognizing the sacrifices they make. The bill’s specific details regarding benefit amounts and eligibility criteria are currently under consideration by the Public Service committee. It builds upon previous attempts to address this issue.
Key provisions
- Increases survivor benefits for police officers and firefighters who die in the line of duty.
- Provides financial support to surviving families.
- The bill is currently under study by the Public Service committee.
- Related bills have been previously introduced and considered in the legislature.
- The bill was referred to the Public Service committee and subsequently reported.
- A hearing is scheduled for June 2, 2025.
Who is affected
- Police officers
- Firefighters
- Families of deceased law enforcement and firefighting personnel
- The Massachusetts General Court
- The Public Service Committee
Notable changes
- This bill represents an ongoing effort to improve benefits for public safety personnel.
- It builds upon previous legislative attempts to address line-of-duty deaths.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Richard M. Haggerty
Cosponsor
Richard M. Haggerty
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