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SB 447: Workers’ compensation: death benefits.
What SB 447 does, verified December 7, 2025
The bill aims to amend the existing workers' compensation system to provide longer-term benefits to the dependents of deceased firefighters and peace officers. Currently, the employer is required to continue providing health benefits to the dependents until they reach 21 years of age. The proposed amendment would increase this age limit to 26 years of age.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 653, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-11)Alert me
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| Oct. 11, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 653, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct. 11, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 22, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m. |
| Sep. 11, 2025 | Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2927.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Sep. 09, 2025 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |