Bill > HF2817

This bill amends the definition of "public safety officer" in Minnesota state law to expand the coverage of line of duty death benefits for firefighters. Specifically, the bill broadens the definition to include not just full-time firefighters, but also part-time, volunteer, and paid on-call firefighters working for state, governmental, or independent nonprofit fire departments. The bill clarifies that these firefighters are covered when engaged in activities such as nonroutine stressful or strenuous physical firefighting, training exercises, emergency vehicle operation, fire investigation, emergency medical services, and hazardous material response. The bill explicitly defines these types of firefighters by referencing existing definitions in Minnesota statute 424A.001 and specifies that "nonroutine stressful or strenuous physical" activities do not include clerical, administrative, or nonmanual tasks. This change aims to provide more comprehensive death benefits for firefighters who serve in various capacities and face potential risks in their line of work.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2817&ssn=0&y=2025