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SB 443

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF SURVIVOR'S BENEFITS AND HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF CORRECTION OFFICERS, COURT SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION INVESTIGATORS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION INVESTIGATORS AND OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER INVESTIGATORS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jorge Cabrera and 6 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill extending survivor benefits and health insurance to families of deceased correction officers, court investigators, and public defender investigators killed in line of duty.

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Bill Summary · SB 443

Legislative bill overview

SB 443 would extend survivor's benefits and health insurance coverage to the families of correction officers, court investigators, criminal justice investigators, and public defender investigators who are killed in the line of duty. The bill ensures these public safety and judicial employees receive the same posthumous family protections currently available to other law enforcement personnel.

Why is this important

Line-of-duty death benefits provide critical financial and healthcare support to families who lose breadwinners in dangerous occupations. This bill addresses a potential gap where certain judicial and correctional employees may lack equivalent protections compared to traditional police officers, affecting their families' economic security and access to medical care after tragedy.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Expanding survivor benefits and health insurance coverage creates ongoing state budget obligations that must be funded, potentially affecting other priorities or requiring premium adjustments
  • Scope definition: Questions about which roles qualify and whether the list is complete; some may argue other public employees in dangerous positions deserve similar protections
  • Eligibility criteria: Debates over what constitutes "line of duty" deaths, whether certain circumstances (like accidents during routine duties) are included, and how to define qualifying beneficiaries

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

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