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DE HB308

Bill

Status

Passed

4/7/2022

Primary Sponsor

Peter Schwartzkopf

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates earnings deduction requirements for disability pension recipients under normal retirement date by removing provisions requiring annual reporting of gainful employment and worker's compensation income in Chapters 83 and 88 of Title 11.

  • Applies uniform treatment to all disability pension recipients regardless of whether they have reached normal retirement date, removing the distinction that previously required income-based deductions only for those under retirement age.

  • Maintains eligibility requirements for duty-connected disability pensions based on traumatic events occurring during police or firefighter employment, including assaults, arrests, chases, and life-threatening situations.

  • Preserves existing appeal procedures allowing members to contest disability pension reclassification or termination decisions in Superior Court within 30 days on the record.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Disability Pensions For Delaware State Police And County And Municipal Police And Firefighters.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

4/7/2022

Committee Referrals

Executive3/10/2022
Administration3/3/2022
Public Safety & Homeland Security3/3/2022

Full Bill Text

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