CS/HB 751 — Law Enforcement, Correctional, and Correctional Probation Officer Benefits
by State Affairs Committee and Reps. Sapp, Bartleman, and others (CS/SB 1160 by Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee and Senators Leek and Pizzo)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee (GO)
The bill creates the “Deputy Andy Lehera Act,” to expand employer-paid health insurance benefits to a law enforcement, correction, or correctional probation officer catastrophically injured during an official training exercise or in the line of duty. The coverage includes the injured full-time officer and his or her spouse and dependent children.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2025.
Vote: Senate 36-0; House 111-0