Massachusetts H2897 amends death benefits for public safety employees to include Department of Public Works employees.

Massachusetts H2897 modifies the eligibility for death benefits for public safety employees by adding Department of Public Works employees to the list of covered personnel. This change ensures that these employees and their families receive the same benefits as other public safety officers when they are killed in the line of duty. The bill amends Section 100A of chapter 32 of the General Laws to include "and Department of Public Works employee" in the definition of public safety officers.

Massachusetts H2897 amends death benefits for public safety employees to include Department of Public Works employees.

Massachusetts H2897 modifies the eligibility for death benefits for public safety employees by adding Department of Public Works employees to the list of covered personnel. This change ensures that these employees and their families receive the same benefits as other public safety officers when they are killed in the line of duty. The bill amends Section 100A of chapter 32 of the General Laws to include "and Department of Public Works employee" in the definition of public safety officers.