An Act relating to occupational disability benefits for peace officers and firefighters; and providing for an effective date.

SB 205 increases disability benefits for Alaska peace officers and firefighters who become disabled while on duty. After the first 12 months of disability, their monthly benefit rises from 40% to 75% of their pre-disability salary. The bill also requires employers to continue making retirement contributions to their accounts while they receive disability payments, without deducting from their benefits. This directly affects current and future eligible public safety workers who qualify for occupational disability under Alaska law.