death benefits; burial costs

This bill increases burial expense coverage for workers' compensation death benefits from $10,000 to $15,000. It updates benefit formulas for survivors, including specific percentages of the deceased's average monthly wage for spouses (35-66.67%), children (31.67% plus spouse's share), and dependent parents or siblings. The changes apply retroactively to December 31, 2023, specifically for spouses of first responders (law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and volunteer responders acting for government entities). Benefits for children continue until age 18 or 22 if enrolled full-time in school, and payments cease upon marriage, death, or when a child becomes self-supporting.