H7149

Requires that before any fire fighter or police officer is eligible to receive benefits for illness or injury sustained off duty, they prove they had reasonable grounds to believe that an emergency existed that required immediate need of their assistance.

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Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7149 requires firefighters and police officers to prove they had reasonable grounds to believe an emergency existed before receiving.

Rhode Island H7149 amends the state's laws to require firefighters and police officers to prove they had reasonable grounds to believe an emergency existed that required their immediate assistance before they are eligible to receive benefits for off-duty injuries or illnesses. This requirement applies to both current and future claims. The bill also outlines specific timelines for applying for accidental disability retirement benefits and details the conditions under which injured-on-duty payments may be terminated.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 20

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Consideration

Apr 29

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Consideration

History

Jun 10

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 4

Senate

Senate passed in concurrence

Jun 4

House

Transmitted to Governor