Bill
S 4074
Overview: Bill Number: S 4074, Title: Relates to payment of accidental death benefits for members who die while travelling to work, Status: REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS,
Overview: Bill Number: S 4074, Title: Relates to payment of accidental death benefits for members who die while travelling to work, Status: REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS, Introduced: January 30, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to expand the eligibility for accidental death benefits for public sector employees who die while traveling to or from their workplace. The goal is to provide greater financial support to the families of these workers.
Key Provisions:
- Extends accidental death benefits to public employees who die in a motor vehicle accident while commuting to or from their place of employment
- Requires the payment of accidental death benefits to the deceased employee's beneficiaries, even if the employee was not on the clock at the time of the accident
- Specifies that the accidental death benefits must be equal to the amount that would be paid if the employee had died while performing their job duties
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Public sector employees, such as teachers, firefighters, and government workers, and their families
- Employers in the public sector, who will need to adjust their policies and procedures to comply with the new requirements
- Beneficiaries of public employees who die in commuting-related accidents, who will receive the expanded accidental death benefits
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Civil Service and Pensions committee for further review. If passed and signed into law, the new accidental death benefit provisions would take effect immediately.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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