The bill amends the Public Safety Officers Benefit Act by updating definitions and clarifying terms related to public safety officers. Key changes include the insertion of "Michigan" in references to the commission on law enforcement standards, and the replacement of "upon" with "on" in the definition of "Dependent." Additionally, the term "line of duty" is refined to specify actions that officers are obligated or authorized to perform, and the term "spouse" replaces "husband or wife" in the definition of "Surviving spouse," broadening the inclusivity of the term.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the roles of various public safety personnel, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and members of rescue squads or ambulance crews, while also defining "permanent and total disability" in the context of line-of-duty injuries. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the approval of a related Senate or House Joint Resolution that must become part of the state constitution.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 28.632