A1787

Extends from six to 12 months compensation program for injured law enforcement officers and other employees; revises type of injury needed to qualify for program.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee