A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide a Federal death benefit to the survivors of public safety officers.
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.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
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