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FL S1202
Bill
Status
Passed
5/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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AI Summary
- Amends Florida Statute 112.191 to extend employer-paid health insurance coverage to full-time firefighters, their spouses, and dependent children when the firefighter becomes totally and permanently disabled during an official training exercise
- Previously, eligibility for such insurance coverage required the injury to result from responding to an emergency involving protection of life or property, or from an unlawful act by another person; the bill adds official training exercises as a qualifying event
- Employers must pay the entire premium of their health insurance plan for the injured firefighter, spouse, and dependent children until the child reaches the age of majority or age 25 if the child remains dependent or is a student
- If the injured firefighter subsequently dies, the employer must continue paying the full health insurance premium for the surviving spouse until remarriage and for eligible dependent children
- The Legislature declares the act fulfills an important state interest, with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Benefits for Firefighters Injured During Training Exercises
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-72
5/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Appropriations3/26/2025
Governmental Oversight and Accountability3/12/2025
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