S 2572 · 94th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Public Safety Officers Benefits Act

Introduced 1975-10-28· Sponsored by Sen. McClellan, John L. [D-AR]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-10-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Public Safety Officers' Benefits Act - Provides that a public safety officer who dies in the line of duty from injuries directly and proximately caused by a criminal act, or an apparent criminal act, shall be entitled to $50,000 as specified in this Act. Allows for an interim payment of $3,000 to the persons entitled to receive a benefit. Provides that under specified circumstances no benefit shall be paid including (1) intentional misconduct of the public safety officer and (2) voluntary intoxication of the officer. Defines terms as used in this Act.…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Republicans