California AB799 mandates a death benefit for incarcerated firefighters in the California Conservation Camp program.

AB799 requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to pay a death benefit for incarcerated firefighters in the California Conservation Camp program. The benefit is $50,000 plus 50% of the annual compensation earned by the deceased crew member during the 12 months before their death. The benefit is payable if the firefighter dies during active deployment, training exercises, or due to physical or mental incapacity resulting from these duties. The payment must be made within 60 days of the firefighter's death.

California AB799 mandates a death benefit for incarcerated firefighters in the California Conservation Camp program.

AB799 requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to pay a death benefit for incarcerated firefighters in the California Conservation Camp program. The benefit is $50,000 plus 50% of the annual compensation earned by the deceased crew member during the 12 months before their death. The benefit is payable if the firefighter dies during active deployment, training exercises, or due to physical or mental incapacity resulting from these duties. The payment must be made within 60 days of the firefighter's death.