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House expands line‑of‑duty benefits for officers and firefighters

Utah House of Representatives · February 26, 2015
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Summary

House passed HB 288 to increase immediate support for survivors of peace officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty, replacing a $1,500 lump sum with six months' average salary, providing lifetime agency health insurance for spouses (until Medicare age) and dependent coverage until marriage or 26.

The Utah House passed House Bill 288 on Feb. 26 to expand benefits for families of peace officers and firefighters who die in the line of duty.

Representative Ray described meetings with affected families and said current benefits—$1,500 lump sum and limited…

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