In CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Wayne A. Rosenthal
Latest Action
Referred to Rules Committee
Feb 13, 2026
Summary
The bill amends the State’s Line of Duty Compensation Act to treat EMS workers the same as police, firefighters and other first responders when they die from injuries sustained on the job. It expands the definition of “killed in the line of duty” to include emergency medical services personnel. The change takes effect immediately.
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