This bill aims to amend the existing laws governing the Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System specifically related to line-of-duty deaths resulting from occupational cancer. The new legal language clarifies the purpose of the act, emphasizing the focus on addressing the implications of occupational cancer for first responders.

The amendments are intended to enhance the protections and benefits available to local police and fire personnel who suffer line-of-duty deaths due to occupational cancer, ensuring that these individuals and their families receive appropriate support and recognition for their service.