HB 1732 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to "Line of Duty Compensation" awards

This bill modifies the state's Line of Duty Compensation Act to increase financial awards for the families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty. It expands the definition of eligible workers to include air ambulance personnel such as pilots, nurses, and respiratory therapists, while also clarifying rules for volunteer firefighters. The legislation raises the compensation amount to $100,000 for deaths occurring after the bill takes effect and establishes an annual adjustment mechanism tied to the Consumer Price Index to ensure the payout keeps pace with inflation. Additionally, the bill sets a one-year deadline for survivors to file claims and outlines specific rules for how the compensation funds should be distributed among surviving spouses and children.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
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Governor
Introduced Dec 4, 2023 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Dec 4, 2023
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Phil Amato
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