This bill amends the definitions of "dependent child" in the retirement systems for highway patrol officers, police officers, and firefighters in Montana. The revised definition specifies that a "dependent child" is an unmarried child of a deceased retired member who is either under 18 years of age or under 24 years of age and attending an accredited secondary or postsecondary educational institution as a full-time student in anticipation of receiving a certificate or degree. The term "secondary or" has been inserted into the existing legal language to clarify the educational requirements for dependent children.

Additionally, the bill makes amendments to sections 19-6-101, 19-9-104, and 19-13-104 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to ensure consistency across the definitions used in the retirement systems. The changes aim to provide clearer eligibility criteria for benefits related to dependent children of deceased members, thereby enhancing the support available to families of fallen officers and firefighters.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 19-6-101, 19-9-104, 19-13-104
SB0208_1(1): 19-6-101, 19-9-104, 19-13-104
SB0208_1(2): 19-6-101, 19-9-104, 19-13-104
SB0208_1(3): 19-6-101, 19-9-104, 19-13-104
SB0208_1(4): 19-6-101, 19-9-104, 19-13-104
SB0208_1(5): 19-6-101, 19-9-104, 19-13-104
SB0208_1(6): 19-6-101, 19-9-104, 19-13-104
SB0208_1(7): 19-6-101, 19-9-104, 19-13-104
SB0208_1: 19-6-101, 19-9-104, 19-13-104
SB0208_X(1): 19-6-101, 19-9-104, 19-13-104
SB0208_X(2): 19-6-101, 19-9-104, 19-13-104
SB0208_X(3): 19-6-101, 19-9-104, 19-13-104
SB0208_X(4): 19-6-101, 19-9-104, 19-13-104
SB0208_X(5): 19-6-101, 19-9-104, 19-13-104
SB0208_X: 19-6-101, 19-9-104, 19-13-104