House Bill No. by Representative Illg amends the District Attorneys' Retirement System by modifying the process for awarding disability benefits. Specifically, it changes the requirement for official certification of disability from the State Medical Disability Board to a physician designated by the board of trustees. This amendment is reflected in the revised language of R.S. 11:1634(B)(introductory paragraph), which now states that the board of trustees shall award disability benefits to eligible members certified by the designated physician.

Additionally, the bill repeals R.S. 11:1581(13), which previously defined "medical board" as the State Medical Disability Board. The proposed changes aim to streamline the certification process for disability benefits and clarify the authority of the board of trustees in determining eligibility. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the efficiency and clarity of the District Attorneys' Retirement System's disability retirement provisions.

Statutes affected:
HB19 Original: 11:1634(B), 11:1581(13)