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 modification of the term "dependent" to specify that it refers to individuals who were substantially reliant on the income of the deceased public safety officer. Additionally, the term "line of duty" is refined to clarify the obligations and authorizations of officers in various roles, including law enforcement and firefighting.

Other notable amendments include the replacement of "husband or wife" with "spouse" in the definition of "surviving spouse," ensuring inclusivity. The bill also emphasizes the importance of the relationship between the deceased officer and their dependents, as well as the conditions under which public safety officers operate. 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