An Act to provide certain employees in the department of corrections with line of duty death benefits
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to extend line of duty death benefits to specific employees working within the Massachusetts Department of Correction. Currently, these benefits may not be available to all personnel who risk their lives while performing their duties. The legislation seeks to clarify and expand eligibility for these crucial benefits, providing support to those who serve in this challenging role.
Key provisions
- Expands eligibility for line of duty death benefits.
- Specifically covers employees within the Department of Correction.
- Provides benefits to employees who die in the line of duty.
- Addresses potential gaps in existing benefit provisions.
- Clarifies the scope of covered employees.
Who is affected
- Employees of the Massachusetts Department of Correction
- Families of Department of Correction employees who die in the line of duty
- Massachusetts State Government
Notable changes
- Addresses potential inconsistencies in existing line of duty death benefit provisions for Department of Correction employees.
- May provide a more comprehensive safety net for employees facing dangerous work conditions.
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Sponsors
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
James K. Hawkins
Cosponsors
James K. Hawkins
Michael D. Brady
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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