An Act relative to survivor’s benefits for the spouses of retired state troopers
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase survivor’s benefits for the spouses of retired Massachusetts State Troopers. Specifically, it seeks to provide a more substantial and consistent payment of survivor’s benefits to these individuals. The bill was referred to the Public Service committee and subsequently reported, indicating it is moving towards potential consideration. It is modeled after a previous, similar bill (H.4248).
Key provisions
- Increases survivor’s benefits for the spouses of retired Massachusetts State Troopers.
- Provides a more consistent and substantial payment of survivor’s benefits.
- The bill is modeled after a previous, similar bill (H.4248).
- It was referred to the Public Service committee and reported.
- A study order (H5312) was accompanied by the bill.
Who is affected
- Spouses of retired Massachusetts State Troopers
- Massachusetts State Troopers (specifically their retirees' spouses)
- Families of retired law enforcement personnel
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to improve the existing survivor’s benefits currently available to the spouses of retired State Troopers.
- It builds upon previous attempts to address this issue, as evidenced by the similar bill H.4248.
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