DelawareRetaliation deaths of former covered workers could qualify for benefits
Delaware would allow duty-related death benefits when someone who once qualified for coverage dies because of retaliation for duties in a former job.
What it does
A person who once qualified for duty-related death benefits could be covered if they die because someone retaliated against them for duties in their former job.
Argument forFamilies could receive financial help when someone who once qualified for coverage dies because of retaliation for past duties.
Argument againstIt may be hard to prove that a death resulted from retaliation for past duties, which could lead to disputed claims.
More detail
Delaware would cover certain deaths of people who once qualified for duty-related death benefits. The person must have qualified for this coverage before, as some retirees may have. The death must result from an action by someone seeking retaliation for duties the covered person performed in a former job.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 20Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its MeritsLatest
- Apr 8Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in HouseIntroduced
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