Bill
H 2821
Overview: Bill Number: H 2821, Title: An Act to provide pensions to surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers killed in the line of duty, Status: Hear
Overview: Bill Number: H 2821, Title: An Act to provide pensions to surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers killed in the line of duty, 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 pension benefits to the surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers who are killed while performing their official duties. The goal is to offer financial security and support to the families of these public servants who make the ultimate sacrifice in service of their communities.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a pension program for the surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers killed in the line of duty
- Provides a monthly pension payment equal to 100% of the deceased social worker's salary at the time of their death
- Extends the pension benefits to the deceased social worker's dependent children until they reach the age of majority
- Includes provisions for the continuation of health insurance coverage for the surviving spouse and dependents
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Department of Children and Families social workers and their families
- The Department of Children and Families, which will be responsible for administering the pension program
- Taxpayers, as the funding for the pension 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 pension program for surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers killed in the line of duty would be implemented, and eligible 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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