Amends the Line of Duty Compensation Act to include animal control officers and animal wardens.
The bill amends the Line of Duty Compensation Act to include animal control officers and animal wardens within its scope. It defines terms such as "law enforcement officer," "fireman," "local governmental entity," and "killed in the line of duty." The bill also outlines the process for filing claims and the distribution of compensation to beneficiaries. It specifies compensation amounts based on the date of death and includes provisions for eligible late claimants. The changes apply to pending cases as long as compensation has not been paid.
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