COVID-19 DEATH BENEFIT
Summary
Amends the Court of Claims Act. Creates the COVID-19 Family Assistance Program. Provides for the Court of Claims to administer a program for the payment of $50,000 to families of persons who die because of COVID-19. Authorizes the Court of Claims to issue rules necessary for the administration of the Program. Requires annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly. Amends the Line of Duty Compensation Act. Creates a benefit of $100,000 for health care workers who die as a result of COVID-19. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 21, 2020
Last action Aug 31, 2020
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 22, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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