LINE OF DUTY-ANIMAL CONTROL

HB 5598 amends Illinois' Line of Duty Compensation Act to include animal control officers and animal wardens within the scope of the law. This change directly affects these professionals by allowing them to qualify for line-of-duty compensation if injured or killed while performing their duties, similar to police, firefighters, and other covered personnel. The bill achieves this by adding "animal control officer" and "animal warden" to the definitions in Section 2(e) of the Act, clarifying they are covered under the same terms as law enforcement officers and fire personnel. The legislation does not alter compensation amounts or procedures, only expands eligibility to these specific roles.