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VT H0057

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Higley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the existing $80,000 survivor benefit for firefighters and emergency personnel to include certified law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty or from occupation-related illness
  • May be cited as "Jessica's Law"
  • Adds the Executive Director of the Vermont Criminal Justice Council and a public member representing law enforcement interests to the Emergency Personnel Survivors Benefit Review Board
  • Defines "line of duty" for law enforcement as responding to complaints, investigating disorders, or serving under department orders in any emergency
  • Eligible survivors include spouse, child, or parent of the deceased officer; effective date July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

An act relating to survivor benefits for law enforcement officers

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Appropriations per Rule 35(a)

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/27/2025
General and Housing1/22/2025

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