H 2901
An Act providing fair and equitable line of duty death benefits for public employees
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish more equitable and fair death benefits for public employees who die in the line of duty. Currently, the process for determining these benefits can be inconsistent and may not adequately recognize the risks and sacrifices made by public servants. The legislation seeks to standardize and improve the system for providing support to the families of those who die while performing their public duties. It intends to ensure a more just and consistent approach to recognizing and supporting these individuals and their loved ones.
Key provisions
- Establishes a uniform process for determining line of duty death benefits for public employees.
- Expands the definition of ‘line of duty’ to include certain circumstances.
- Provides for survivor benefits to families of deceased public employees.
- Considers the specific risks associated with different public service roles.
- Addresses potential inconsistencies in existing benefit programs.
Who is affected
- Public employees in Massachusetts
- Families of deceased public employees
- State government agencies
- Local government agencies
- Public safety personnel
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to standardize the process for awarding benefits.
- It may broaden the scope of who qualifies for benefits.
- It could lead to increased financial support for surviving families.
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Primary sponsor
Jay D. Livingstone
Cosponsors
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Jay D. Livingstone
John C. Velis
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Bill H.2901 194th (Current)
An Act providing fair and equitable line of duty death benefits for public employees
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2901) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to line of duty death benefits for public employees. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Jay D. Livingstone Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2901
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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