This bill establishes a framework for providing employment benefits to public safety employees and volunteers in cities and counties in Iowa. It defines public safety employees as those employed as police officers, firefighters, or emergency medical care providers, and public safety volunteers as reserve peace officers, volunteer firefighters, or emergency medical care providers. The bill stipulates that individuals working or volunteering for at least 32 hours per week will be considered full-time employees for the purpose of receiving employment benefits, which include insurance and retirement benefits. The costs associated with these benefits will be covered by the Department of Management from a newly created local public safety employment benefit fund.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Department of Management to create rules for cities and counties to document and submit the costs of these employment benefits. It also appropriates necessary funds from the general fund to the Department of Management for each fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, to ensure the full payment of these benefits. The bill specifies that the funds generated are intended to cover any state mandates included within the legislation, reinforcing the requirement for political subdivisions to comply with these mandates.