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DE HB372

Bill

Status

Passed

9/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Short

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "death in the line of duty" to include deaths from heart attack, stroke, or vascular rupture occurring within 24 hours after a public safety officer engages in nonroutine stressful or strenuous physical activity while on duty.

  • Removes time limits on submitting claims for line-of-duty death benefits, allowing individuals to apply at any point in time.

  • Applies to all claims for deaths occurring on or after July 1, 2005.

  • Designates the act as "The Delaware Hometown Heroes Act."

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Line-of-duty Death Benefits.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

9/24/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Safety6/11/2014
Public Safety & Homeland Security5/29/2014

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