HB1858

Pennsylvania HB1858 extends death benefits to surviving spouses, children, or parents of corrections officers who die in the line of duty.

Pennsylvania HB1858 amends the Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel Death Benefits Act to extend death benefits to surviving spouses, children, or parents of corrections officers who die in the line of duty. The bill provides a lump sum payment of $100,000 and monthly payments equal to the deceased officer's salary, adjusted for inflation. These benefits apply to deaths occurring on or after the bill's effective date, with provisions retroactive to January 1, 1976. The act also includes definitions for terms such as "correctional institution" and "corrections officer.