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SB 310

AN ACT relating to lump-sum line of duty death payments.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Danny Carroll

Kentucky bill converts line of duty death benefits for public safety officers from recurring payments to single lump-sum distributions to surviving families.

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Bill Summary · SB 310

Legislative bill overview

SB 310 modifies Kentucky's line of duty death (LODD) benefit structure by converting death benefits for law enforcement, firefighters, and other public safety officers into lump-sum payments rather than the current payment structure. The bill was introduced in the Kentucky Senate and referred to committee for review in March 2026.

Why is this important

Line of duty death benefits represent critical financial protection for families of public safety officers killed in the performance of their duties. How these benefits are structured—whether as lump sums or ongoing payments—directly affects financial security, investment options, and long-term stability for surviving spouses and children.

Potential points of contention

  • Lump-sum vs. ongoing payments: Families may prefer guaranteed monthly income over time rather than a single payment they must manage themselves; lump-sum benefits create investment and spending risk
  • Adequacy of benefit amounts: Converting to lump-sum format may require adjusting total benefit values; stakeholders will likely debate whether amounts are sufficient
  • Administrative burden shift: Moving to lump-sum payments transfers financial management responsibility from the state to grieving families, potentially requiring financial literacy they may lack

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

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