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GA HB105

Bill

Status

Passed

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Will Wade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Board of Workers' Compensation must notify the Department of Administrative Services when an injured worker is believed to be an eligible peace officer disabled in the line of duty due to direct interaction with a criminal suspect, arrestee, or inmate

  • Law enforcement agencies must notify employees believed to be eligible peace officers about the Georgia State Indemnification Fund and temporary disability compensation program within 10 days of a qualifying injury

  • Death indemnification payments for eligible state public school personnel doubled from $75,000 to $150,000, payable in equal installments over five years or as a lump sum reduced to present value at 6% interest

  • Permanent disability indemnification remains at $75,000 with the same payment options

  • Officially named the "Daniel D. Podsiadly, Jr. Act" and becomes effective upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Public officers and employees; increase indemnification award of certain state public school personnel in the event of death

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-05-08

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/18/2025
Education1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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