Families of Soldiers Killed in Action Law (Amendment – IDF Orphans) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק משפחות חיילים שנספו במערכה (תיקון - יתומי צה"ל)
TL;DRThe amendment expands the definition of 'family member' in the Families of Fallen Soldiers Law to include adopted children and stepchildren, and allocates direct compensation to them from age 18.
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What does the bill do?
The bill changes the Families of Soldiers Killed in Battle (Pensions and Rehabilitation) Law of 1950 in two ways: first, it adds adopted children and stepchildren of the fallen soldier to the definition of 'family member' in the law, thereby granting them eligibility for the law's benefits throughout their lives. Second, it sets that compensation intended for orphans who have reached age 18 will be paid directly to them and not through the widow.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Left the coalition 8 seats
Opposition 48 seats
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