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AR HB1240
Bill
Status
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Wade Andrews
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AI Summary
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Expands eligibility for the State and Public School Life and Health Insurance Program to include volunteer firefighters who receive less than $5,000 in annual compensation from their fire department
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Defines "volunteer firefighter" as someone who actively engages in fire suppression, rescue, pump operation, or other firefighting activities
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Requires volunteer firefighters who elect to participate to pay the full premium as determined by the State Board of Finance or the cost of the policy
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Allows premium payments to be made through monthly bank draft from the firefighter's account or paid in full or partially by the employing fire department directly to the Employee Benefits Division
Legislative Description
To Expand Eligibility For Coverage Under The State And Public School Life And Health Insurance Program To Certain Volunteer Firefighters.
Last Action
Recommended for study in the Interim by the Committee on
3/19/2025