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AL HB192
Bill
Status
3/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Matt Fridy
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AI Summary
HB 192 Summary
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Allows surviving spouses of law enforcement officers or firefighters killed in the line of duty to continue receiving workers' compensation benefits after remarriage, repealing the automatic termination of benefits upon remarriage.
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Extends workers' compensation benefits for surviving dependent children of law enforcement officers or firefighters killed in the line of duty until the child reaches the age of majority, instead of ceasing at an earlier age.
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Applies the same benefit continuation provisions to compensation payable under Chapter 29A of Title 36 for families of deceased law enforcement officers or firefighters.
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor, or upon otherwise becoming law.
Legislative Description
Workers' compensation, law enforcement officer or firefighter, killed in line of duty, surviving spouse to keep benefits after remarriage, dependent child benefits extended until age of majoirity, Secs. 25-5-60, 25-5-66, 25-5-68, 25-5-69 am'd.
Workers' Compensation
Last Action
Forwarded to Governor on March 27, 2018 at 6:09 p.m. on March 27, 2018.
3/27/2018