Bill > HB2447

This bill expands eligibility for benefits under the Line of Duty Act and membership in the Virginia Law Officers' Retirement System (VRS) to include two specific groups of fire personnel: the State Fire Marshal and employees of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs who, as a regular part of their official duties, are exposed to hazards or threats to their life and health. Currently, the Line of Duty Act provides benefits to various public safety workers, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency management personnel, in the event of death or disability that occurs in the line of duty. The bill adds these new categories of fire personnel to the existing lists of those eligible for line of duty benefits and VRS membership, which means they would be entitled to specific health and retirement benefits if they are killed or disabled while performing their official responsibilities. This change recognizes the potential risks and challenges faced by these fire personnel in their professional roles and ensures they have similar protections as other public safety workers in Virginia.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2447