Bill
H 2941
Overview: Bill Number: H 2941, Title: An Act providing for special death benefits to fallen public safety officers, Status: Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM
Overview: Bill Number: H 2941, Title: An Act providing for special death benefits to fallen public safety officers, Status: Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2, Introduced: February 27, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The goal of this bill is to establish a new program that would provide enhanced death benefits to the families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty. The legislation aims to recognize the sacrifices made by these frontline workers and ensure their loved ones receive adequate financial support.
Key Provisions:
- Creates a special death benefit of $500,000 for the surviving spouse and children of a fallen public safety officer
- Expands the definition of "public safety officer" to include law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and other first responders
- Establishes a dedicated fund to finance the death benefit program through state appropriations and private donations
- Requires the state to provide counseling and other support services to the families of fallen officers
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty would receive substantial financial assistance
- State and local government agencies that employ public safety personnel
- Taxpayers who would contribute to the funding of the death benefit program
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This bill is currently scheduled for a public hearing in the state legislature on June 2, 2025. If passed, the new death benefit program would take effect starting in the next fiscal year.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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