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H 2916

An Act relative to survivor’s benefits for the spouses of retired state troopers

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul McMurtry

H 2916 - An Act relative to survivor's benefits for the spouses of retired state troopers OverviewBill Number: H 2916 Title: An Act relative to survivor's benefits for the spouses

Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
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Bill Summary · H 2916

H 2916 - An Act relative to survivor's benefits for the spouses of retired state troopers

Overview

Bill Number: H 2916
Title: An Act relative to survivor's benefits for the spouses of retired state troopers
Status: Hearing rescheduled to 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
Introduced: February 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill aims to enhance the survivor's benefits available to the spouses of retired state troopers. The primary goal is to provide financial security and support for the surviving spouses of these public servants, recognizing the unique challenges they may face after the loss of their partner.

Key Provisions

  • Increases the monthly survivor's benefit for the spouse of a retired state trooper from 50% to 75% of the trooper's pension
  • Extends the duration of survivor's benefits from the current 10-year limit to the lifetime of the surviving spouse
  • Allows the surviving spouse to maintain their health insurance coverage through the state's group plan at the same premium rate as active troopers
  • Provides a one-time lump sum payment of $25,000 to the surviving spouse upon the trooper's death to assist with final expenses and transition costs

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Spouses of retired state troopers would be the primary beneficiaries, receiving enhanced financial support and healthcare coverage after the loss of their partner
  • The state's pension and benefits systems would need to be updated to accommodate the increased survivor's benefits
  • Taxpayers may see a modest increase in state expenditures to fund the expanded survivor's benefits program

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill is currently scheduled for a public hearing on September 22, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:10 PM in committee A-2 and via virtual hearing
  • If passed by the legislature, the bill would require the governor's signature to become law
  • If enacted, the provisions would take effect on January 1, 2026, and apply to all eligible surviving spouses of retired state troopers going forward

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

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