Extends from six to 12 months compensation program for injured law enforcement officers and other employees; revises type of injury needed to qualify for program.
This bill extends the compensation program for injured law enforcement officers and certain civilian employees from six to twelve months. It directly affects correctional officers, parole/probation officers, human services police, campus police, and civilian staff who work with inmates or detainees. The bill changes the qualifying injury standard from "serious bodily injury" (requiring risks of death or permanent disfigurement) to "bodily injury" (defined as physical pain, illness, or impairment of physical condition). Injured personnel will receive full wages plus supplemental payments to match their net pay for up to 12 months, covering both the initial period and the supplemental phase.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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