The bill amends the Public Safety Officers Benefit Act by updating definitions and clarifying the roles of various public safety personnel. Key insertions include the addition of terms such as "county medical examiner," "deputy county medical examiner," and "medical examiner investigator," which expand the scope of individuals covered under the act. The definition of "public safety officer" is also broadened to include these new roles, alongside law enforcement officers, firefighters, and members of rescue squads or ambulance crews.

Additionally, the bill makes several modifications to existing definitions, such as changing "dependent" to clarify the relationship to the deceased public safety officer and updating the term "surviving spouse" to be more inclusive. The language surrounding "line of duty" actions has been refined to specify obligations and authorizations for various public safety roles, ensuring that the definitions align with current practices and responsibilities. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the clarity and applicability of the benefits provided to public safety officers and their families.

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House Introduced Bill: 28.632