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SB 859

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEATH BENEFIT FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Cicarella and 3 co-sponsors

SB 859 modifies Connecticut state employee death benefits; referred to Appropriations Committee for budget impact review.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Appropriations
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Bill Summary · SB 859

Legislative bill overview

SB 859 modifies the death benefit structure for Connecticut state employees. The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Appropriations as of January 22, 2025, but the specific provisions are not publicly detailed in available records. Without access to the bill's full text, the exact nature of changes—whether increasing, decreasing, or restructuring death benefits—cannot be definitively stated.

Why this is important

Death benefits are a significant component of state employee compensation packages and affect recruitment, retention, and overall employee welfare. Changes to these benefits have direct fiscal implications for the state budget and impact the financial security of employees' families.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Any increase in death benefits raises state budget expenditures; decreases may face employee union opposition
  • Equity concerns: Changes may disproportionately affect different employee classifications or tenure levels
  • Comparison with private sector: Questions about whether state benefits remain competitive or excessive relative to private employment standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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