HB1485

Further providing for death benefits for public works employees, coroners and staff persons and for definitions; and making an editorial change.

Chamber Passed·5/5/26

Pennsylvania HB1485 amends death benefits for public works employees, coroners, and staff, and clarifies definitions.

HB1485 amends the death benefits for public works employees, coroners, and staff in Pennsylvania. It specifies that a benefit of $100,000 will be paid to the surviving spouse or minor children, or to the parents if neither survive. If no spouse or children survive, the benefit goes to the parents. The bill also clarifies definitions and includes public works employees among those eligible for death benefits. The act takes effect in 60 days.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · May 5
Current
Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

196 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 4

10:00 AM

Local Government (h) Hearing

History

May 20

Senate

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

May 5

House

Re-reported as committed

May 5

House

Third consideration and final passage (196-5)