MS SB2794

Removes the prohibition against death benefit payments from the Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters Death Benefits Trust Fund for deaths resulting from suicide or intentionally self-inflicted bodily injury

Expands the definition of "cause of death" to include, at the Commissioner of Public Safety's discretion, deaths covered under the Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022

Maintains the $150,000 base death benefit payment for covered law enforcement officers and firefighters who die in the line of duty, plus $25,000 per child up to a maximum of $250,000 total

Provides up to $15,000 for funeral and burial expenses, payable directly to the funeral home chosen by next of kin

Takes effect July 1, 2026