An Act relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters
This means that the surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters may receive enhanced financial support after their loss.
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H2844 — An Act relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill addresses death benefits for the spouses of call and volunteer firefighters.
This bill modifies the existing death benefits available to the surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. It aims to provide improved financial support to families affected by the loss of these firefighters.
What this means for you
- Families: This means that the surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters may receive enhanced financial support after their loss.
Summary
An Act relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters
Bill Text
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The bill modifies the eligibility and cost-sharing provisions for certain dependent children in chapter 32B of the General Laws.
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Section 9C½ of chapter 32B
and such children who are over the age of 19 and physically or mentally incapacitated from earnings.
This addition expands eligibility to include children over 19 who are incapacitated.
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Section 9C½ of chapter 32B
continue toThis deletion removes the requirement for certain conditions to be met.
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Section 9C½ of chapter 32B
100 per cent of the premium→ a premium at the same rate as retirees of the governmental unit from time to time as part of the total cost.This change alters the premium contribution structure for dependents.
Sponsors
- Carmine Lawrence Gentile · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Carmine Lawrence Gentile Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does H2844 do?
- An Act relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters
- Who sponsors H2844?
- H2844 is sponsored by Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democrat).
- What is the current status of H2844?
- This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track H2844?
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