House Bill No. by Representative Chassion aims to provide for the payment of extraordinary medical and dental expenses incurred by firemen and law enforcement officers who are injured while performing their official duties. The bill amends the heading of Chapter 7-C of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes and enacts new provisions under R.S. 39:1533(A)(3) and R.S. 40:1668.1. It establishes that the state risk director will pay these expenses from the Self-Insurance Fund, contingent upon a specific appropriation for that purpose. The bill also defines "extraordinary medical and dental expenses" and outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Law Enforcement Officers and Firemen's Survivor Benefit Review Board in reviewing and approving claims for these expenses.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the board must make decisions on claims within sixty days and provides a process for officers to appeal denied claims. It sets a maximum benefit of $150,000 per injury per officer and specifies conditions under which benefits will not be payable, such as intentional misconduct or gross negligence. The board is also empowered to adopt rules and regulations to implement these provisions. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.