HB797

Further providing for requirements of membership, for married persons and pensions to surviving spouses and for eligibility of surviving spouses.

Complete·5/6/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB797 amends pension fund rules for firemen, detailing payments to surviving spouses, children, and parents.

Pennsylvania HB797 amends the Second Class City Firemen Relief Law to modify pension fund rules. It specifies that surviving spouses of deceased members receive pension payments until they remarry or die. If there are dependent children, they receive 25% of the pension until they turn 18, marry, or die, with provisions for incompetent children. If there are no surviving children or spouse, dependent parents receive the pension. The bill also details payments to beneficiaries of deceased members, including those who die in active service or from work-related injuries.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 20

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Jun 24, 2025

12:00 PM

Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness (s) Hearing

History

May 6

House

Approved by the Governor

May 6

House

Act No. 11 of 2026

May 5

House

Presented to the Governor