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Legislature strengthens survivor benefits for first responder families

Louisiana lawmakers have unanimously approved a pair of measures strengthening financial protections for the families of first responders killed in the line of duty by increasing survivor benefits and extending coverage to reserve and auxiliary law enforcement officers previously excluded under state law.

House Bill 979 by District 81 Rep. Jeffrey “Jeff” Wiley, now Act 909, increases Louisiana’s li…

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