
MSPBA Legislative Alert - HB269
Feb 7, 2013
House bill 269, which will raise the death benefit for officers killed in the line of duty just passed the House of Representative by a vote of 120 to 0.
The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration. We will be sending out request to everyone in the next few day asking you to contact your senator for support.
Thank to all who contacted their Representatives to support this bill.
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