An act relating to survivors benefits for law enforcement officers

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This bill, known as "Jessica's Law," would extend the same survivor benefits currently given to families of firefighters and emergency medical personnel to the families of law enforcement officers. If passed, the survivors of law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty or from an occupation-related illness would be eligible to apply for an $80,000 payment from the state. This change would take effect on July 1, 2026.

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