This bill amends R.S. 13:5554(S) to establish new provisions regarding insurance premium payments for retirees of the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office. It stipulates that 100% of the premium costs for group hospital, surgical, and medical expense insurance, as well as life insurance, will be covered for any sheriff or deputy sheriff who retired before December 31, 2012, and meets specific eligibility criteria related to age and years of service. Additionally, for those who retire on or after December 31, 2012, the bill outlines a tiered system for premium coverage based on years of service and age, with varying percentages of coverage depending on the retiree's qualifications.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for sheriffs or deputy sheriffs who retire from any sheriff's office in the state on or after January 1, 2025, allowing for similar premium coverage based on their service time with the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office. The amendments also clarify that the determination of a sheriff or deputy sheriff's creditable days of full-time service will be made by the Louisiana Sheriff's Pension and Relief Fund. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the benefits available to retired law enforcement personnel in Franklin Parish.

Statutes affected:
HB361 Original: 13:5554(S)
HB361 Engrossed: 13:5554(S)
HB361 Reengrossed: 13:5554(S)
HB361 Enrolled: 13:5554(S)
HB361 Act 81: 13:5554(S)