An Act to provide pensions to surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers killed in the line of duty
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to provide pension benefits to the surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers who die in the line of duty. It seeks to ensure that these spouses receive financial support following the loss of a loved one while serving the public. The bill builds upon previous attempts to establish this benefit for these families.
Key provisions
- Establishes a pension for surviving spouses of deceased social workers.
- The pension is for social workers killed in the line of duty while working for the Department of Children and Families.
- The bill addresses a gap in support for the families of these public servants.
- It is modeled after similar legislation previously introduced.
- The bill was referred to the Public Service committee and subsequently reported.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for June 2, 2025.
- The bill is accompanied by a study order (H5312).
Who is affected
- Spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers
- Department of Children and Families social workers
- Families of deceased social workers
- Massachusetts General Court
- State government
Notable changes
- This bill represents an ongoing effort to provide financial support to the families of social workers who die in the line of duty.
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