House Bill No. by Representative Chassion aims to enhance health insurance coverage for the families of law enforcement officers and firemen who are killed in the line of duty. The bill amends existing law to extend health insurance benefits for the surviving spouse of a deceased officer or fireman from a two-year period to the remainder of the spouse's life. Additionally, it provides that health insurance coverage for the surviving children will continue until they no longer meet specific qualifications, effectively removing the previous two-year limitation.

The proposed legislation also includes provisions for retroactive application, ensuring that the extended health insurance benefits apply to the families of all law enforcement officers and firemen who have died due to injuries sustained while performing their official duties or in related activities. This bill not only expands the scope of coverage to include firemen but also strengthens the financial security for the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.

Statutes affected:
HB231 Original: 40:2(G)(1)