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SB 2326 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELIEF OF INJURED AND DECEASED FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Requires that before any fire fighter or police officer is eligible to receive benefits for illness or injury sustained off duty, they prove they had reasonable grounds to believe that an emergency existed that required immediate need of their assistance.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 23, 2026
Last action
Apr 8, 2026 — 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Brian Thompson D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled