Massachusetts H2901 amends line of duty death benefits for public employees.

Massachusetts H2901 amends the definition of "public safety employee" to "public employee" in Chapter 32, Section 100A, expanding the scope of those eligible for benefits. It also modifies Chapter 15A, Section 16, to include public employees from various sectors such as state or county government, public higher education institutions, municipalities, and public school departments. The bill establishes a one-time payment of $300,000 to the family of a deceased public employee killed in the line of duty.

Massachusetts H2901 amends line of duty death benefits for public employees.

Massachusetts H2901 amends the definition of "public safety employee" to "public employee" in Chapter 32, Section 100A, expanding the scope of those eligible for benefits. It also modifies Chapter 15A, Section 16, to include public employees from various sectors such as state or county government, public higher education institutions, municipalities, and public school departments. The bill establishes a one-time payment of $300,000 to the family of a deceased public employee killed in the line of duty.