DelawareCovered first responders would get promotions after approved death benefit claims
Delaware would promote covered first responders after a line of duty death if the Insurance Commissioner certifies approval of a death benefit claim.
What it does
Covered firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other first responders who die in the line of duty would receive a promotion after the Insurance Commissioner certifies approval of a death benefit claim.
Argument forA promotion after death could honor a covered responder’s service once the death benefit claim is approved.
Argument againstRequiring an approved death benefit claim could delay recognition for a responder’s family while they wait for a decision.
More detail
A covered first responder would receive a promotion after death. This applies to covered firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other first responders whose deaths happen in the line of duty. The Insurance Commissioner must certify that a claim under the line of duty death benefit law has been approved.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 18Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee in SenateIntroduced
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