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DE SB123

Bill

Status

Passed

8/5/2014

Primary Sponsor

Robert Marshall

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Origin

Senate

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds constables commissioned pursuant to 10 Del. C §701, et seq. to the definition of "covered person" eligible for line of duty death benefits under Delaware Code Title 18, Chapter 66.

  • Expands eligibility to constables who are currently excluded from line of duty death benefits, while justice of the peace constables were already covered under existing law.

  • Aligns constables' benefits with other first responders including firefighters, police officers, paramedics, correctional officers, and various state employees who already receive line of duty death benefits.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Line Of Duty Death Benefits.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/5/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/14/2014
Public Safety6/11/2013

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