Rhode Island S2326 requires firefighters and police officers to prove they had reasonable grounds to believe an emergency existed to receive off-duty.
Rhode Island S2326 mandates that firefighters and police officers must demonstrate they had reasonable grounds to believe an emergency required their immediate assistance to qualify for benefits related to off-duty injuries. This bill affects emergency responders by setting a higher standard for eligibility for off-duty injury benefits. It requires these public safety workers to provide sworn declarations and witness statements to substantiate their claims.
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