Bill
H 2863
Overview: Bill Number: H 2863, Title: An Act to provide certain employees in the department of corrections with line of duty death benefits, Status: Hearing scheduled for 06/02/202
Overview: Bill Number: H 2863, Title: An Act to provide certain employees in the department of corrections with line of duty death benefits, Status: Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2, Introduced: February 27, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to provide line of duty death benefits to the surviving spouses and dependents of certain employees within the Department of Corrections who are killed while performing their official duties. The goal is to offer financial support and recognition for the sacrifices made by these public servants.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a line of duty death benefit program for eligible Department of Corrections employees
- Provides a lump-sum payment of $500,000 to the surviving spouse or dependents of an employee killed in the line of duty
- Includes additional benefits, such as continued health insurance coverage and educational assistance for dependents
- Defines the criteria for eligibility, including specific job classifications and circumstances of death
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Department of Corrections employees, particularly those in high-risk positions, and their families
- The Department of Corrections, which will be responsible for administering the benefits program
- Taxpayers, as the funding for the benefits program will come from the state budget
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill is currently in the legislative process, with a hearing scheduled for June 2, 2025. If passed, the line of duty death benefits program would be implemented, and eligible employees and their families would be able to access the provided benefits.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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