Expanded survivor benefits for line-of-duty deaths
Montgomery County
Summary
Spouses, partners, and children of Group E and J county employees who die on the job get expanded retirement benefits, aligned with the recent union bargaining implementation bill.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Increases pension obligations for survivors of covered employees.
Families of first responders and covered county employees who die in the line of duty.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council Session - Oct 20, 2026
Spouses, partners, and children of Group E and J county employees who die on the job get expanded retirement benefits, aligned with the recent union bargaining implementation bill.
GO Committee Worksession - Oct 8, 2026
Families of county employees in retirement groups E and J — corrections officers, 911 dispatchers, and deputy sheriffs — would get the same line-of-duty death survivor benefits police and firefighters received under last year's HERO Act. The committee sent it to the full council unanimously.
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