An Act relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits

This bill increases the lump-sum death benefit for police and firefighters killed in the line of duty from $300,000 to $350,000. It also establishes new minimum pension amounts for survivors, ensuring payments are at least equivalent to the next grade-step salary the officer would have earned (e.g., a police officer's next step or a supervisory position) as of their death date, effective January 1, 2023. These changes directly affect the families of deceased police officers, firefighters, and fire officers who died while performing their duties. The bill modifies existing provisions in Chapter 32 of the General Laws to raise financial support for survivors.