Increases accidental disability and accidental death pensions in the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System when caused by a weapon.

This bill amends the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) to increase accidental disability and accidental death pensions when the disability or death is caused by a weapon. Specifically, it raises the pension for a permanently disabled member injured by a weapon from 66 percent to 100 percent of final compensation, and to 80 percent upon reaching mandatory retirement age. For accidental deaths caused by a weapon, the pension for the surviving spouse or children increases from 70 percent to 75 percent of final compensation.

Increases accidental disability and accidental death pensions in the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System when caused by a weapon.

This bill amends the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System (PFRS) to increase accidental disability and accidental death pensions when the disability or death is caused by a weapon. Specifically, it raises the pension for a permanently disabled member injured by a weapon from 66 percent to 100 percent of final compensation, and to 80 percent upon reaching mandatory retirement age. For accidental deaths caused by a weapon, the pension for the surviving spouse or children increases from 70 percent to 75 percent of final compensation.