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DE HB257

Bill

Status

Passed

8/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Mitchell

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases line-of-duty death benefits for covered persons' beneficiaries from $150,000 to $200,000 for claims submitted on or after July 1, 2017
  • Raises the maximum annual installment payment from $30,000 to $40,000 per calendar year for claims submitted on or after July 1, 2017
  • Maintains prior benefit structures: $100,000 total ($20,000 annually) for claims before July 1, 1997, and $150,000 total ($30,000 annually) for claims from July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2017
  • Beneficiary installment payments terminate upon expiration of the beneficiary's eligibility under the program

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security6/22/2017

Full Bill Text

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