AN ACT relating to in line of duty disability benefits and declaring an emergency.

This bill would update Kentucky law to provide full hospital and medical insurance coverage to certain public employees who become disabled while performing hazardous duties in the line of work. The coverage would also extend to the disabled employee's spouse and dependents. It is filed as an emergency measure, meaning it would take effect immediately upon becoming law. Who it may affect: public employees in hazardous duty roles, along with their spouses and dependents.

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