Establishes a $500,000 benefit for law enforcement officers who become incapacitated or die from injuries sustained in the line of duty.

The bill amends the retirement and social security law to establish a dangerous employment benefit of $500,000 for law enforcement officers who become seriously physically or mentally incapacitated or die as a result of an injury sustained in the performance of their duties. This benefit applies to various law enforcement officers, including state police, sheriffs, and other specified positions. The benefit is not diminished by any other benefits the officer or their beneficiary may be entitled to receive. The act takes effect immediately.

Establishes a $500,000 benefit for law enforcement officers who become incapacitated or die from injuries sustained in the line of duty.

The bill amends the retirement and social security law to establish a dangerous employment benefit of $500,000 for law enforcement officers who become seriously physically or mentally incapacitated or die as a result of an injury sustained in the performance of their duties. This benefit applies to various law enforcement officers, including state police, sheriffs, and other specified positions. The benefit is not diminished by any other benefits the officer or their beneficiary may be entitled to receive. The act takes effect immediately.