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IA HF267
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Aime Wichtendahl
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "cancer" in the Public Safety Peace Officers' Retirement System (PORS) and the Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System (411 system) from a list of specific cancers to a broader definition covering any disease involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread
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Increases eligibility for accidental disability and death benefits for PORS and 411 system members by covering more types of cancer diagnoses
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By operation of law, also expands the cancer definition for in-service disability retirement allowance for special service members under the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
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Requires political subdivisions to comply with this state mandate regardless of whether state funding is provided to cover the costs
Legislative Description
A bill for an act concerning benefits associated with cancer diagnoses of members of certain public retirement systems.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 262.
2/6/2025