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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Public Employee Disability Act. Provides that, whenever an eligible employee suffers any injury or illness in the line of duty (rather than suffers any injury in the line of duty) which causes that employee to be unable to perform the employee's duties, the employee shall continue to be paid by the employing public entity on the same gross pay basis, inclusive of all pensionable salary, as the employee was paid before the injury (rather than paid by the employing public entity on the same basis as he was paid before the injury), with no deduction from and with continued accrual of any sick leave credits (rather than with no deduction from his sick leave credits) and specified other compensation, with other requirements. Makes technical changes.
AI Summary
This bill expands the protections for eligible public employees who suffer an injury or illness in the line of duty, ensuring they continue to receive their full gross pay, including any salary used for pension calculations, while unable to perform their duties. Previously, the law only covered injuries, not illnesses, and the payment basis was less specific. The bill also clarifies that these employees will continue to accrue sick leave credits and other compensation without deduction, and extends these benefits for up to one year, with a potential 60-day extension if recovery is hindered by circumstances related to COVID-19. The bill also makes technical changes to improve clarity and ensure consistency in language.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Personnel & Pensions Committee Hearing (10:00:00 2/26/2026 Room 122) (on 02/26/2026)
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