Vermont S0222 establishes benefits for survivors and disability for emergency personnel.

Vermont S0222 amends the law to provide a monetary benefit of $80,000 for survivors of emergency personnel who die in the line of duty or from an occupation-related illness. It also provides a monetary benefit for emergency personnel who suffer a permanent total disability in the line of duty. The Emergency Personnel Survivors Benefit and Disability Benefits Review Board determines eligibility and awards benefits. The Emergency Personnel Survivors Benefit and Disability Benefits Special Fund, managed by the State Treasurer, finances these benefits. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Vermont S0222 establishes benefits for survivors and disability for emergency personnel.

Vermont S0222 amends the law to provide a monetary benefit of $80,000 for survivors of emergency personnel who die in the line of duty or from an occupation-related illness. It also provides a monetary benefit for emergency personnel who suffer a permanent total disability in the line of duty. The Emergency Personnel Survivors Benefit and Disability Benefits Review Board determines eligibility and awards benefits. The Emergency Personnel Survivors Benefit and Disability Benefits Special Fund, managed by the State Treasurer, finances these benefits. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.