An Act providing for line-of-duty death benefits for firefighters

This bill amends existing law to clarify that firefighters who die "in the line of duty" are eligible for death benefits. It updates specific sections of the General Laws by adding the phrase "who died in the line of duty or was" after "firefighter" in two legal references. The change ensures the benefit program explicitly covers firefighters whose deaths occur while performing official duties. It directly affects firefighters who die on duty and their families, guaranteeing they qualify for existing death benefits under current law. The bill does not create new benefits but refines the eligibility language for clarity.