Bill ensuring health coverage for families of fallen officers in Pa. gets unanimous committee nod

A Pennsylvania bill ensuring health coverage for families of fallen municipal police officers passed unanimously in the House Local Government Committee. Jackie Henry, whose husband died in the line of duty, shared her family's experience of losing medical benefits after his death, prompting lawmakers like Rep. Thomas Mehaffie to advocate for the legislation. The measure would require municipalities to cover spouses for life and dependents until age 26, using funds allocated for retired officers.