Establishes length of service award programs for volunteer firefighters, emergency medical care providers, and reserve peace officers.

The bill establishes length of service award programs for volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical care providers, and reserve peace officers. It authorizes municipalities to create these programs, which provide awards as tax-deferred benefits. The bill creates a length of service award program grant fund, initially funded by $2 million in lottery revenues annually, increasing by $500,000 if the fund is depleted for two consecutive years, but not exceeding $5 million. The fund supports grants to municipalities for program contributions. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.

Establishes length of service award programs for volunteer firefighters, emergency medical care providers, and reserve peace officers.

The bill establishes length of service award programs for volunteer firefighters, volunteer emergency medical care providers, and reserve peace officers. It authorizes municipalities to create these programs, which provide awards as tax-deferred benefits. The bill creates a length of service award program grant fund, initially funded by $2 million in lottery revenues annually, increasing by $500,000 if the fund is depleted for two consecutive years, but not exceeding $5 million. The fund supports grants to municipalities for program contributions. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.