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This bill requires that before any firefighter or police officer can receive benefits for an illness or injury they sustained while off-duty, they must prove they had a reasonable belief that an emergency existed that required their immediate assistance. This change is being made to Section 45-19-1 of the General Laws, which currently outlines salary payments and benefits for injured or sick police officers and firefighters, including those who respond to emergencies while off-duty. The bill specifies that this new requirement applies to "off duty intervention" and mandates that officers and firefighters must provide a sworn declaration to their employer detailing the emergency, the assistance rendered, and the nature of any injuries sustained, along with similar declarations from any witnesses. This act will become effective immediately upon its passage.

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