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FL H0621
Bill
Status
Passed
5/26/2023
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- $75,000 death benefit paid by the state of Florida when a U.S. Armed Forces member on active duty is killed or sustains a fatal bodily injury, excluding suicide or intentionally self-inflicted injuries; removes the prior requirement that the death occur while engaged in official duties
- Eliminates the separate $25,000 death benefit category that previously applied to active duty deaths not occurring during official duties, consolidating all qualifying deaths under the $75,000 benefit
- Payment must be made to the beneficiary designated through the Department of Military Affairs' process; removes prior provisions directing payment to surviving children, spouse, parents, or the member's estate when no beneficiary is designated
- Deceased servicemember must have been a Florida resident or stationed at a duty post within Florida at the time of death, with proof of residency or duty post provided to the Department of Military Affairs
- Department of Military Affairs must request the Chief Financial Officer to draw a warrant from the General Revenue Fund for benefit payments; both the Department of Military Affairs and Department of Financial Services are required to adopt implementing rules and procedures
- Effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Death Benefits for Active Duty Servicemembers
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-163
5/26/2023
Committee Referrals
State Affairs3/28/2023
Appropriations3/20/2023
Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee2/14/2023
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