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SB 255

Line-of-Duty Death Benefit Amendments

2025 General Session Introduced by Derrin Owens

SB 255 amends Utah's line-of-duty death benefits for law enforcement and emergency personnel families, modifying eligibility and benefit structures.

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Bill Summary · SB 255

Legislative bill overview

SB 255 amends Utah's line-of-duty death benefits by modifying eligibility requirements and benefit structures for families of law enforcement and emergency personnel who die in the course of their duties. The bill was signed into law in March 2025 after passing through the legislative process.

Why is this important

Line-of-duty death benefits directly affect the financial security of families who lose breadwinners in public safety work. These amendments could expand or restrict who qualifies for these critical benefits and how much assistance families receive during grievous personal circumstances.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "line-of-duty" definition: Changes to how deaths are classified as line-of-duty-related could expand or narrow eligibility, affecting which families qualify for benefits
  • Benefit amount adjustments: Modifications to payment structures may increase costs to the state budget or alter benefit adequacy for recipients
  • Retroactive application: Whether amendments apply only to future deaths or also cover pending claims from prior incidents

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

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