An Act relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits
Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)
Summary
The measure amends Massachusetts law to increase the maximum death‑benefit payout from $300,000 to $350,000 for police and fire personnel killed in the line of duty. It also adds language guaranteeing that survivor pensions cannot be less than the full salary a deceased officer or firefighter would have earned at the next grade‑step, including supervisory positions, for payments made on or after Jan. 1, 2023. The changes aim to provide greater financial security to families of fallen first responders.
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