This bill revises the definition of "dependent child" within the retirement systems for highway patrol officers, police officers, and firefighters in Montana. The updated 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. This change is reflected in the amendments to Sections 19-6-101, 19-9-104, and 19-13-104 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA).

In addition to the changes to the definition of "dependent child," the bill also includes clarifications regarding the term "compensation" and other related definitions across the retirement systems. Notably, it maintains the exclusions for certain types of payments, such as bonuses and allowances, from the definition of compensation. The bill aims to ensure that the retirement benefits for the families of deceased members are clearly defined and accessible, thereby providing better support for those who are eligible.

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