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CS/SB 1202 — Benefits for Firefighters Injured During Training Exercises
by Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee and Senator McClain
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Community Affairs Committee (CA)
The bill expands employer-paid health insurance benefits to a firefighter injured during an official training exercise in which the firefighter became totally and permanently disabled. The coverage includes the injured firefighter and his or her spouse and dependent children. Current law extends this benefit only when an injury is sustained during an on-duty response and does not include injuries sustained during official training exercises.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2025.
Vote: Senate 36-0; House 116-0