An Act To Provide That Spouses And Children Of Corrections Officers Who Die In The Line Of Duty Receive A Pension

Maine bill LD 1114 requires the state to provide pensions to spouses or minor children of corrections officers who die from injuries sustained while on duty. The pension equals half the officer’s pay at death, but is guaranteed to be at least $1,000 annually. Spouses receive payments until death or remarriage, while children receive payments until age 18 or death. This applies specifically to officers certified by Maine’s Criminal Justice Academy who supervise confined individuals in county jails. The law mirrors existing pension provisions for sheriffs and deputies who die in the line of duty.