SB2841

LINE OF DUTY ANIMAL CONTROL

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

SB2841 amends the Line of Duty Compensation Act to include animal control officers and animal wardens.

SB2841 amends the Line of Duty Compensation Act by expanding the definition of "law enforcement officer" to include animal control officers and animal wardens. The bill defines terms such as "law enforcement officer," "fireman," "civil air patrol member," "paramedic," "chaplain," "animal control officer," "animal warden," and "State employee." It also outlines the conditions under which these individuals are considered "killed in the line of duty" and the compensation amounts for such deaths.

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History

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

Apr 24

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026