An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, providing for law enforcement officer benefits for surviving family members.

Summary

The bill adds a new section to Title 53 that gives full health coverage to the spouse of a full‑time officer who dies in the line of duty, and to the officer’s eligible dependents until age 26. It also extends the same benefits to a disabled officer and his spouse, with coverage ending when a beneficiary turns 65. Municipalities must help families navigate the claims process, and any collective‑ bargaining agreement that offers equal or greater benefits will take precedence.

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