HB 2444
An Act amending the act of June 24, 1976 (P.L.424, No.101), referred to as the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act, further providing for death benefit eligibility.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s law providing death benefits to the families of firefighters, law enforcement officers, and National Guard members who die in the line of duty. Specifically, it creates a provision for firefighters who have served at least four years, had direct exposure to carcinogens, and previously passed a physical exam without cancer, to be presumed to have died as a result of their duties for the purpose of receiving these benefits. The law also includes a provision for the bill to take effect 60 days after it is enacted.
Key provisions
- Establishes a presumption of death resulting from duty for firefighters with specific criteria.
- Requires a minimum of four years of continuous firefighting service.
- Requires direct exposure to a carcinogen.
- Requires a prior physical examination without evidence of cancer.
- Applies to the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act.
- Sets a 60-day period for the bill to take effect.
Who is affected
- Firefighters
- Families of deceased firefighters
- Law enforcement officers
- National Guard members
- Spouses and children of eligible personnel
Notable changes
- Creates a new presumption of death for firefighters with specific exposure and prior health history.
- Expands eligibility criteria for death benefits based on carcinogen exposure.
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Primary sponsor
John Inglis III
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