S.2326

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 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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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

63 Yea

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0 Nay

12 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 6

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Consideration

Apr 8

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Hearing

History

Jun 10

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 4

House

House passed in concurrence

Jun 4

Senate

Transmitted to Governor