An Act providing killed in the line of duty benefits to Joanne Songy, surviving spouse of Detective John D. Songy, a police officer of the town of Rutland
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to provide killed in the line of duty benefits to Joanne Songy, the surviving spouse of Detective John D. Songy, a police officer from the town of Rutland. The legislation seeks to ensure that Mrs. Songy receives the financial support typically offered to the families of law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty. It specifically addresses her eligibility for these benefits based on her husband’s service as a Rutland police officer.
Key provisions
- Provides killed in the line of duty benefits to surviving spouses.
- Specifically targets Joanne Songy, the spouse of Detective John D. Songy.
- Recognizes Detective Songy’s service as a police officer in the town of Rutland.
- Addresses eligibility for benefits based on officer death in the line of duty.
Who is affected
- Surviving spouses of law enforcement officers
- Joanne Songy, the surviving spouse
- The town of Rutland
- Families of police officers
- Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a specific provision for benefits for the surviving spouse of a Rutland police officer who died in the line of duty.
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Primary sponsor
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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