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FL S1094
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/22/2023
Primary Sponsor
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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AI Summary
- Increases death benefit payment to $75,000 for active duty United States Armed Forces members killed or fatally injured while on active duty, eliminating the previous two-tier benefit structure
- Removes the requirement that the servicemember be "engaged in the performance of official duties" at time of death
- Eliminates default beneficiary provisions and requires payment be made only to beneficiaries designated through the Department of Military Affairs process
- Requires proof of Florida residency or duty post be provided to the Department of Military Affairs, and mandates the department request the Chief Financial Officer to draw a warrant from the General Revenue Fund for benefit payment
- Requires the Department of Military Affairs and Department of Financial Services to adopt rules and procedures to implement the new benefit provisions, effective July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Death Benefits for Active Duty Servicemembers
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 621 (Ch. 2023-163)
5/1/2023
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/18/2023
Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development3/30/2023
Full Bill Text
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