AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS

Summary

The bill changes Rhode Island’s relief statutes so that any police officer, firefighter, crash‑rescue crew member, fire marshal or similar responder who is injured or falls ill while providing emergency assistance—whether on or off duty—must continue to receive their full salary, benefits and covered medical costs. It adds a presumption that PTSD diagnosed from such incidents is a line‑of‑duty injury, unless disproved, and sets procedural rules for claims, including sworn statements and workers’ compensation court oversight for state employees.

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