Minnesota SF2731 expands definitions in the public safety officer death benefit law.

Minnesota SF2731 expands the definition of "public safety officer" to include various emergency responders and law enforcement personnel. It also expands the definition of "killed in the line of duty" to include deaths caused by accidental means, heart attacks, strokes, vascular ruptures, suicides, and exposure to infectious diseases. The bill requires the commissioner of public safety to report to legislative committees on changes in federal law relating to public safety officer and survivor benefits. The changes are effective retroactively from specified dates.

Minnesota SF2731 expands definitions in the public safety officer death benefit law.

Minnesota SF2731 expands the definition of "public safety officer" to include various emergency responders and law enforcement personnel. It also expands the definition of "killed in the line of duty" to include deaths caused by accidental means, heart attacks, strokes, vascular ruptures, suicides, and exposure to infectious diseases. The bill requires the commissioner of public safety to report to legislative committees on changes in federal law relating to public safety officer and survivor benefits. The changes are effective retroactively from specified dates.