Bill > SB2212

This bill extends the time period for the estates of emergency responders, including firefighters, volunteer rescue squad workers, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs), who die in the line of duty to file a claim for benefits. Previously, claims had to be filed within three years of the date of death, but this bill allows claims to be filed up to three years from the later of the date of death or the date a final official determination is made that the death occurred in the line of duty. Additionally, the bill increases the time an estate has to appeal a denial of a claim from 90 days to one year and establishes specific appeal processes for the estates of firefighters, volunteer rescue squad workers, and EMTs to review denied claims with relevant state boards or commissions.