Relating to survivor’s benefit payment for first responders

Summary

The bill updates West Virginia’s funeral‑expense benefit law to match the language of the survivor’s benefit code. It ensures that law‑enforcement, safety, fire, EMS, correctional, and probation officers killed on duty can receive up to $8,000 for funeral costs, and it clarifies who qualifies. The change also fixes the effective date and makes technical corrections.

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