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LC 1064

Revise definition of "dependent child" in highway patrol, police, and firefighter retirement systems

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary: LC 1064 - Revise Definition of "Dependent Child" in Retirement Systems OverviewThis bill seeks to revise the definition of "dependent child" within the Montana Highwa

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Bill Summary · LC 1064

Bill Summary: LC 1064 - Revise Definition of "Dependent Child" in Retirement Systems

Overview

This bill seeks to revise the definition of "dependent child" within the Montana Highway Patrol, Police Officers', and Firefighters' Retirement Systems. The proposed changes aim to expand eligibility for survivor benefits provided by these retirement systems.

Key Provisions

  • Expands the definition of "dependent child" to include:
    • Children up to age 23 who are full-time students
    • Disabled children of any age who are financially dependent on the member
  • Allows the child of a deceased member to receive survivor benefits if the child is:
    • Unmarried
    • Under age 18, or under age 23 if a full-time student
    • Financially dependent on the deceased member
  • Specifies that the child must have been dependent on the member at the time of the member's death to receive survivor benefits

Affected Parties

  • Members of the Montana Highway Patrol, Police Officers', and Firefighters' Retirement Systems
  • Surviving children of deceased members of these retirement systems

Timeline and Procedure

  • This bill is currently in draft form (LC 1064) and has been delivered to the requester.
  • If introduced and passed by the Montana legislature, the changes would take effect on July 1, 2025.

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

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