Extends compensation program duration for injured law enforcement officers and certain employees from six to 12 months and revises injury.

This bill extends the compensation program duration for injured law enforcement officers and certain employees from six to 12 months. Injured officers and employees will receive their full salary from their employer for up to 12 months or until workers’ compensation payments begin. They will also receive supplemental payments for 12 months. The bill revises the type of injury needed to qualify for the program from "serious bodily injury" to "bodily injury." Injured officers and employees will continue to receive their full salary and supplemental payments as long as they remain employed and.

Extends compensation program duration for injured law enforcement officers and certain employees from six to 12 months and revises injury.

This bill extends the compensation program duration for injured law enforcement officers and certain employees from six to 12 months. Injured officers and employees will receive their full salary from their employer for up to 12 months or until workers’ compensation payments begin. They will also receive supplemental payments for 12 months. The bill revises the type of injury needed to qualify for the program from "serious bodily injury" to "bodily injury." Injured officers and employees will continue to receive their full salary and supplemental payments as long as they remain employed and.