The bill, titled the "Deputy Andy Lahera Act," amends section 112.19 of the Florida Statutes to enhance insurance coverage benefits for law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers who suffer injuries in the line of duty or during official training exercises. Specifically, it provides that these officers, along with their spouses and dependent children, are eligible for full health insurance coverage paid by their employer if they sustain a catastrophic injury. The bill also outlines the conditions under which these benefits continue, including provisions for surviving spouses and dependent children in the event of the officer's death.

Key changes in the bill include the insertion of language that specifies eligibility for insurance coverage when injuries occur "while the officer was in the line of duty or engaged in an official training exercise," replacing previous language that limited eligibility to specific circumstances such as responses to emergencies or unlawful acts. Additionally, the bill includes a declaration of important state interest and sets an effective date of July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 751 Filed: 112.19
H 751 c1: 112.19
H 751 er: 112.19