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LA HB145
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tehmi Chassion
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AI Summary
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Creates a state benefit covering extraordinary medical and dental expenses for full-time firemen and law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty, with a maximum payout of $50,000 per injury per officer
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Covers medical and dental costs not paid by workers' compensation or employer health insurance plans
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Requires the Law Enforcement Officers and Firemen's Survivor Benefit Review Board to unanimously approve all claims within 60 days of receiving documentation, with payments made from the state Self-Insurance Fund
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Disqualifies officers from benefits if the injury resulted from intentional misconduct, voluntary intoxication, or gross negligence
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Applies retroactively to injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2023, with an effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides for the payment of extraordinary medical and dental expenses of firemen and law enforcement officers (OR +$50,000 GF EX See Note)
FUNDS/FUNDING
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
3/9/2026