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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of workers' compensation, so as to require the State Board of Workers' Compensation to notify the Department of Administrative Services when the board has reasonable cause to believe that an injured worker is an eligible peace officer; to provide for a definition; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require a certain notification to certain peace officers who become disabled in the line of duty under certain circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, named the "Daniel D. Podsiadly, Jr. Act", establishes new requirements for notifying peace officers about disability compensation when they are injured in the line of duty. The bill defines an "eligible peace officer" as a full-time or part-time law enforcement employee who is required to maintain public order, make arrests, comply with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act, and who suffers a disability during a direct interaction with a criminal suspect, arrestee, or inmate. Under the new law, the State Board of Workers' Compensation must notify the Department of Administrative Services if they believe an injured worker meets this definition, and must inform the injured employee about the Georgia State Indemnification Fund and temporary disability compensation programs. Similarly, law enforcement agencies must proactively notify their employees within ten days of an injury that might cause permanent or temporary disability, providing contact information and details about available compensation programs. The bill aims to ensure that peace officers who are injured while performing their duties are promptly informed about their potential benefits and support resources.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
John Albers (R)*,
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Emanuel Jones (D)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Brian Strickland (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time (on 03/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70922 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/234229 |
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