IN HB1048

Increases the minimum annual clothing allowance for volunteer firefighters from $100 to $250, effective July 1, 2026

Increases the minimum annual automobile allowance for volunteer firefighters from $100 to $250 for use of personal vehicles in the line of duty

Removes the "unless otherwise provided by contract" language, making direct payment to volunteer firefighters mandatory rather than subject to contractual exceptions

Allows contracts to provide for the local government unit to pay volunteer firefighter association membership fees on behalf of firefighters