(a) The compensation payable under this chapter to the surviving spouse of a law enforcement officer or firefighter who dies on or after January 1, 2018, as a result of injuries received while engaged in the performance of his or her duties shall continue upon remarriage.
(b) The compensation payable under this chapter to a surviving dependent child of a law enforcement officer or firefighter who dies on or after January 1, 2018, as a result of injuries received while engaged in the performance of his or her duties shall not discontinue at least until the dependent child reaches the age of 18 years.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees.
Chapter 29A - State Employee Injury Compensation Program.
Section 36-29A-1 - Compensation for Personal Injuries of State Employees, Etc.
Section 36-29A-3 - Employee Injury Compensation Trust Fund.
Section 36-29A-4 - Workers' Compensation Law Not Applicable.
Section 36-29A-5 - Preretirement Death Benefits Not Affected.
Section 36-29A-6 - State Not Waiving Sovereign Immunity.
Section 36-29A-7 - Application Limitation.