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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 78(R)

SENATE BILL 959  

SENATE AUTHOR: Duncan

EFFECTIVE: 05-20-03         

HOUSE SPONSOR: Isett

Senate Bill 959 amends the Government Code to entitle eligible surviving spouses of certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and others to continue to purchase health coverage provided by or through a political subdivision that employed the deceased individual under a health insurance policy or health benefit plan written by a health insurer.